Dietitian

Calvary Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem in Caulfield South, Victoria, invites applications from experienced Dietitians to join our multidisciplinary team on a 12-month parental leave contract. The role is full-time (1 FTE) with ADO commencing January 2027, and requires registration with the Dietitians Association of Australia and APD status.

You will work across inpatient and SPNDS outpatient services, delivering patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in clinical dietetics; new graduates not eligible.
• Registration with the Dietitians Association of Australia.
• Current APD status required.
• Experience with enteral nutrition.
• Hospital setting experience preferred; or community settings.
• Ability to think critically and manage a complex caseload.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical dietetics services to the 32-bed inpatient ward and SPNDS outpatient clinic.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement activities and education provision.
• Engage in supervision, governance and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Enteral nutrition

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

APD status (Accredited Practising Dietitian)

Job description

About Calvary Health Care Bethlehem – Caulfield South Victoria

Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (CHCB) is a Public Hospital in Caulfield, Melbourne that specialises in progressive Neurology and Palliative Care. We provide a range of inpatient, community and ambulatory services for progressive neurological conditions and palliative care. CHCB is also an NDIS service provider.

Grade 2 Dietitian - 12-month parental leave role;

Full time (1 FTE) with ADO commencing January 2027

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Dietitian to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem. If you are passionate about a patient and family centred approach to care delivery,

Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers, committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

• Be part of our respected Dietetics team that is committed to quality care and innovation
• Be part of our renowned strong, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team culture
• Strong clinical governance, dedicated clinical supervision and professional development support.
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

You will join our Dietetics team which provides clinical services to the 32 bed inpatient ward and the State wide Progressive Neurological Disorders (SPNDS) outpatient clinic. The role also involves participation in departmental quality improvement activities and education provision. Clinical supervision is provided as well as great opportunities for internal and external professional development opportunities.

What you bring

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in clinical dietetics. New graduates need not apply.
• Registration/membership with the Dietitian’s Association of Australia
• Current APD status is required.
• Experience with enteral nutrition
• Clinical experience in hospital setting preferred; or community settings
• The ability to think critically and work with a varied and complex caseload
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Applicants must be eligible for ongoing entitlement to work in Australia

Desirable

• Current clinical knowledge in the field of progressive neurology and/ or palliative care
• Experience with food service management & systems
• Evidence of involvement in quality improvement programs