Dietitian - Grade 1 - Early Graduate Position

Northeast Health; Wangaratta; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

EAP

Well being programs

Job summary

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region offering acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services. NHW invites applications for a Graduate Dietitian to join our admitted team and support care across wards including medical, surgical, paediatrics, ED, ICU, dialysis and day oncology.

This fixed-term position provides exposure across settings during the term, with opportunities to gain broad experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate Dietitian qualification required
• Eligibility to practise dietetics in Australia
• Able to work across hospital wards

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care to patients across medical, surgical, paediatrics, ED, ICU and other wards
• Contribute to admitted patient care with the multidisciplinary team
• Gain experience across multiple settings during employment

Education

Graduate Dietitian

Job description

• Full Time, 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
• 80 hours per fortnight - Inclusive of ADO accrual

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

NHW have an exciting full time opportunity for a Graduate Dietitian.

This position will be part of our admitted team who together, provide care to patients across a range of wards including subacute, medical, surgical, paediatrics, ED, ICU, dialysis, and day oncology.

During the term of employment, there will be an opportunity to gain experience across many of these settings.

Telephone enquiries about this role prior to application are welcome and encouraged.

Grade 1 Dietitians with experience are welcome to apply.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applications close Sunday, 4th of October 2026