Acute Dietitian Fixed Term

Albury Wodonga Health; Albury City, Wodonga; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Albury Wodonga Health is seeking a Dietitian to work in acute services across the admitted wards at the Albury or Wodonga campuses. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months with a start around January 2026 and will be matched to Grade 1 or 2 based on experience.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, eligibility for Dietitians Australia membership, and APD program participation. Caseload will depend on skills and departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.
• Well-developed clinical nutrition and supervisory skills and experience as appropriate for a Grade 2 Dietitian.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Established time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to Quality Improvement.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Understanding and implementation of inter professional learning and practice.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Quality Improvement

Professional development

Interprofessional learning

Education

Bachelor of Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

About the Role

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

• Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture.
• Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace culture.

The Dietetics Department is seeking a Dietitian to work in acute services from January 2026 - January 2027. The position would be well suited to a more experienced clinician (Grade 2), however we are willing to consider applicants who are recent graduate Dietitians. Pay will be in accordance with level of experience (Grade 1 or Grade 2). The role will be employed to work across the admitted wards at either Albury or Wodonga Campuses of Albury Wodonga Health. Caseload will be dependent on skills and experience and departmental need.

1. Bachelor of Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) program.
2. Well-developed clinical nutrition and supervisory skills and experience as appropriate for a Grade 2 Dietitian.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
4. Established time management, problem solving and decision-making skills.
5. Understanding of and commitment to Quality Improvement.
6. Commitment to ongoing professional development.
7. Understanding and implementation of inter professional learning and practice.

Employment Type: This is a fulltime, fixed term (12 month) opportunity.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description - Grade 2 / Position Description - Grade 1 or alternatively contact Helen Still - Dietetics Manager at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Thinking about a tree-change?

AWH has partnered with The Welcome Experience to support your move. This free service is designed to help essential workers and their families who are considering a move to Albury / Wodonga.

We know how rewarding life and work in regional Australia can be, and we want to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Welcome Experience team can guide you through the process and connect you with the information and support you need. This program is only available to employees relocating to the cities of Albury and Wodonga.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.