Casual Grade 2 Dietitian

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Counselling services

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Fitzroy CBD location

Staff discounts

Professional development opportunities

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia in Melbourne is seeking a casual Grade 2 Dietitian to support the Nutrition & Dietetics team. You will provide clinical cover across inpatient units and outpatient clinics, with opportunities for department research involvement.

Weekly availability should be included in your cover letter. The role requires Dietitians Australia membership eligibility and APD program participation, 2+ years post-graduate clinical experience, and a willingness to obtain a National

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Dietitians Australia full membership and APD program.
• Minimum 2 years post-graduate clinical dietetics experience.
• Tertiary hospital experience advantageous.
• Strong organisation, time management, planning and problem solving.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Current National criminal history check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, timely and effective clinical management across the continuum of care (assessment, intervention, re-evaluation, documentation, team liaison and discharge planning).
• Maintain current knowledge and skills in clinical best practice for assigned units.
• Actively participate in departmental clinical supervision program.

Job description

About the Role

An opportunity currently exists for a Grade 2 Dietitian to join the Nutrition & Dietetics team on a casual basis. Accountable to the Manager, you will be largely responsible for providing clinical cover to various inpatients units and outpatients clinics. There is also the opportunity to be involved in department clinical research activities. Please include your weekly availability in your cover letter. Provide patient-centred, timely and effective clinical management across the continuum of care - assessment, intervention, re-evaluation, documentation, team liaison and discharge planning Maintain current knowledge and skills in clinical best practice of clinical units assigned Actively participate in departmental clinical supervision program The classification range for this position is AJ1 - AJ4 ($47.87 - $54.04 per hour, plus a casual loading of 25%).

Your Contribution

Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD program Minimum of two (2) years’ post-graduate experience in a relevant field of clinical dietetics. Prior experience in a tertiary hospital environment will be highly regarded. Highly developed skills of organisation, time management, planning and problem solving Highly developed interpersonal skills that incorporate the qualities of excellent communication and teamwork Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Nutrition & Dietetics Department

The Nutrition Department provides Nutrition & Dietetics services to all areas of SVHM including acute and sub-acute inpatients at Fitzroy, St Georges Hospital, designated outpatient clinics, correctional health and the community Residential Care Facilities. The Nutrition Department is a core placement site for the clinical supervision of Nutrition and Dietetic students and has several research interests. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

SVHA Duty of Care & Vaccination

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

Closing Date

Closing Date: 21 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

About St Vincent's Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.