Dietitian 0.42 EFT Fixed Term Parental Leave

Gippsland Health Alliance; Foster; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Short-term accommodation

Job summary

South Gippsland Hospital in Foster, Victoria, is seeking a suitably qualified Dietitian to cover a parental leave absence. The role provides high quality assessments, treatment and dietary care for inpatients and community clients, in collaboration with other clinicians.

The position is 0.42 EFT, part-time, fixed-term from June 2026 to 26 February 2027, with a strong focus on patient-centred care, evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dietitian with clinical knowledge in acute or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality assessments and dietetic care for inpatients and community clients.

Skills

Dietitian experience

Clinical knowledge

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Supervision & development

Documentation & data

Job description

0.42 EFT, part time, fixed term parental leave position (from June 2026 up to 26 Feb 2027)

South Gippsland Hospital is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Dietitian to cover a parental leave absence. The Dietitian provides high quality assessments, treatment and dietary and nutritional care for inpatients and community-based clients. A strong knowledge and skill base, with a commitment to patient-centred care, collaborative practice and evidence-based knowledge contributes to positive client outcomes and service development.

To be suitable for this role you must have:

• Experience as a Dietitian with demonstrated clinical knowledge, assessment and intervention skills in an acute and / or community setting
• Ability to provide high quality, person-centred, coordinated dietetic services in the inpatient and/or community setting in association with other clinicians, the client, family and carers.
• Experience facilitating group interventions (desired)
• Well-developed verbal, written and IT communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively or autonomously in an efficient manner to meet requirements of the role
• Evidence of professional supervision and/or professional development
• Demonstrated ability to competently maintain documentation and statistical data

For a Position Description outlining in more detail the key result areas and selection criteria for this role click here.

Enquires to the Allied Health Manager, Madeline Stewart on 5683 9782 or ***************@sghs.com.au.

Applications must include:

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria within the position description

Applications to be reviewed on submission. This vacancy will close on appointment of successful candidate.

SGH is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recognise and value all abilities, inclusion and diversity and encourage all people from culturally, linguistically and other diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.

SGH will consider Flexible Working Arrangements and can provide short term accommodation at competitive rates if required.