Dietitian Grade 2 - Community
Springvale, VIC, AU, 3171
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Role
Join our team as a Grade 2 Dietitian on a part-time, fixed-term (0.60 EFT / 45.6 hours per fortnight) basis until 27 September 2026 within our Community Rehabilitation Program. Job-share opportunities are also considered.
This role is ideal for a Grade 2 dietician who is looking to join a collaborative team or an experienced Grade 1 looking to step into a grade 2 opportunity and thrives in diverse settings, enjoys variety and is passionate about achieving positive health outcomes for our clients. This role will see you treat a wide range of clients with varying clinical presentations including: malnutrition, weight management, oncology, cardiac, pulmonary, gastroenterology, diabetes, and many more. This is a great opportunity to diversify your skillset with access to clinical support and mentoring to develop and grow your skills and confidence working with a broad range of client populations and presentations within the community. You will be also be an integral part of the wider Monash Health, Nutrition and Dietetics team and will have access to support and opportunities to advance your career.
Be part of the Springvale and Dandenong Community Rehabilitation teams, mainly based at Springvale, with some travel required across Monash Health sites.
This role will see you:
- Work across a variety of clinical specialisms providing evidence based care to our clients
- Work as part of a knowledgeable and supportive interdisciplinary team
- Learn, grow and expand your knowledge within an experienced, supportive team
- Champion the Dietetic profile and importance of nutrition care
- Establish strong relationships within the multidisciplinary Nursing & Allied Health team to optimise nutrition care for our clients
- Empower the team to advocate for Dietetics for our clients as clinically appropriate
- Collaborate with the leadership team to foster a positive team culture that thrives on growth, learning and accountability
About Us
Community Rehabilitation offers both home and centre based therapy. The Dietetics team within Community Rehabilitation at Monash Health is expanding. Now is a great time to join us and be a part of our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are an inclusive, experienced team of Dietitians offering client-centred, goal driven rehabilitation services maximising independence and well-being following acute illness or injury.
We work closely and collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team to achieve our client’s rehabilitation goals providing quality home and centre-based therapy. We aim to deliver a very high standard of care, making a positive impact to every client we treat.
About You
To thrive in this role you will bring:
- Your forward thinking approach to care - your ideas matter to us
- Enthusiasm for working in a multifaceted role
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
- Your proactive and team player attitude
- Your strong communication and interpersonal skills
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics (or recognised equivalent)
- Eligible for membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program
- Experience working with clients in a rehabilitation or community setting
- Current drivers licence
In Return
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Kate Lambe, Dietitian Grade 3 (Mon, Tues, Thurs) on 0458 897 615 or Rukmini Venkat Team Leader Community Rehabilitation on 0448 980 244 (Mon, Thurs, Fri).
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 1 July, 2026.