Dietitian

St John of God Health Care; Bunbury; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

12% superannuation

Employee discounts

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

St John of God Bunbury Hospital is seeking a Grade 1 Dietitian for a part‑time, fixed‑term role until July 2027, or casual ongoing. You will deliver evidence‑based nutrition care and work within a multidisciplinary team to support patient outcomes.

You will hold a Dietetics degree with APD eligibility, and bring strong clinical knowledge and collaboration skills in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Dietetics.
• Eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia including APD status.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group nutrition/dietetic services in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Coordinate special dietary requirements to support patients.
• Advise and support medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Dietetics degree

APD eligibility

Job description

About St John Of God Bunbury

St John of God Bunbury Hospital has been providing high-quality, compassionate health care to the people of Bunbury and the surrounding communities since 1927.

With 145 beds and more than 330 highly qualified medical practitioners, our hospital caters for a variety of medical and surgical admissions, palliative care, allied health and community-based services.

We offer a wide range of services, caring for inpatients, outpatients and day patients across a range of specialties, including medical, surgical, rehabilitation and allied health.

Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Join our friendly and dedicated team at St John of God Bunbury Hospital, where you can make a meaningful difference to patients’ health and wellbeing as a Grade 1 Dietitian in a part‑time, fixed‑term position until July 2027 or in a Casual capacity ongoing.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence‑based nutrition and dietetic care to patients across a variety of clinical presentations. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, contribute to positive patient outcomes and continue developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is a great opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, work collaboratively with a dedicated team and make a meaningful contribution to patient care within a supportive hospital environment.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group nutrition and dietetic services to patients, clients and carers across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Coordinate special dietary requirements to support patients’ nutritional needs.
• Provide advice and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals, as well as external agencies where appropriate.
• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and document medical nutrition therapy in line with approved practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, ward rounds and case conferences as required.
• Contribute to education programmes and develop and review dietary education resources.
• Supervise dietetics students where appropriate.
• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise through ongoing professional development, training and mandatory competencies.

Work Related Requirements

You will hold a tertiary qualification in Dietetics and be eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia, including current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.

You will bring sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply evidence‑based practice to deliver safe, effective and patient‑centred care. Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential to your success in this role.

Above all, you’ll be passionate about improving patient outcomes and committed to supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $88,501 to $124,464 per annum, pro rata for part‑time employment, plus 12% superannuation.
• Employment type: Part‑time, fixed‑term until July 2027.
• Salary packaging of up to $18,550 on eligible benefits, including mortgage or rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and other everyday living expenses.
• Additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work‑related expenses, self‑education and additional superannuation.
• Casual opportunities
  • Salary: $53.91 to $75.82 per hour, inclusive of casual loading, plus 12% superannuation.
  • The flexibility to balance work with your lifestyle and other commitments.
  • Salary packaging options to help maximise your take‑home pay.
• Employee discounts across St John of God Hospital and Medical Services and private health insurance.
• Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow your clinical skills and expertise.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to a range of lifestyle, health and wellbeing rewards and discounts.

For enquiries, please contact Brittany More, Senior Dietitian, on [phone].

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may commence before the advertisement closes, and the advertisement may close earlier than the listed date.