Dietitian Grade 1 - Acute

Monash Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Employee wellbeing

Career mobility

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Monash Health in Melbourne's Casey Hospital is seeking a Grade 1 Dietitian to kick-start your dietetics career in acute care. Join our Nutrition and Dietetics team to gain valuable clinical experience while making a difference to patient care.

In this role, you will deliver evidence-based nutrition care, collaborate with patients and families, and grow under supervision. The role offers ongoing learning within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• An approved undergraduate or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia.
• Eligibility for Accredited Practising APD membership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives.
• Develop clinical skills with regular supervision from experienced Dietitians.
• Be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values learning.
• Grow your confidence and career with support from the Dietetics team.

Skills

Pro-active attitude

Patient-centred approach

Teamwork

Clinical experience

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Dietitians Australia membership eligibility

APD accreditation eligibility

Job description

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service, we’re committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Grade 1 Dietitian | Full-time | Fixed-term until February 2027 | Casey Hospital

About the Role

Kick-start your dietetics career in acute care! Join our supportive Nutrition and Dietetics team at Casey Hospital, where you'll gain valuable clinical experience while making a difference to patient care.

In this role, you will:

Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care

Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams

Contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives

Develop your clinical skills with regular supervision and support from experienced Dietitians

Be part of a friendly, collaborative team that values learning and growth

With guidance from our experienced clinicians and wider Dietetics team, you'll be supported to build your confidence and grow your career.

About Us

Nutrition and Dietetics is a highly respected, innovative, and patient-centred service that leads the way in advancing patient nutrition care. We foster a unified, collaborative culture across sites, where staff are empowered to share knowledge, drive innovation, and shape best practices. Through continuous learning, research, and advocacy, we influence multidisciplinary care and improve patient outcomes while strengthening our profession's impact within Monash Health.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Bring your pro-active, patient centred attitude
• Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary team work
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge and develop others
• At least 12 months clinical experience as a Dietitian

Mandatory Requirements:

• An approved undergraduate or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia
• Eligibility for Accredited Practising APD membership

In Return:

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Raisa Shaikh, Manager Nurition and Dietetics at 0414 954 ***.

Position Description documentation can be foundhere.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparencyand excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are FullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.