Graduate Dietitian: 2-Year Rotations in Acute/Sub-Acute

Austin Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Higher qualification allowance

Onsite childcare

Public transport access

Parking

Mentoring program

Job summary

Austin Health is seeking a New Graduate Dietitian for a 2-year fixed-term, full-time program with two rotations—12 months at the Repatriation campus and 12 months at the acute campus. You will work within the Nutrition and Dietetics department, supported by senior dietitians, with a structured PDP and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will be recently graduated in Dietetics, with 6 months or less clinical hospital experience, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• Be qualified to practice as a dietitian in Australia as recognised by Dietitians Australia and meet APD criteria.
• Graduate from a Bachelor or Masters of Dietetics course in or after December 2025.
• Have 6 months or less of clinical practice in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and professional development commitment.

Responsibilities

• Rotational 2-year graduate program with 12 months at each stream.
• Work in inpatient wards and outpatient clinics across repat and acute campuses.
• Participate in PDP, journal clubs, case presentations and quality improvement.
• Provide patient-centred nutrition care and education within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Dietitian qualification

Clinical experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Nutrition counselling

Education

Bachelor/Master Dietetics

Job description

Austin Health is seeking a New Graduate Dietitian for a 2-year fixed-term, full-time program with two rotations—12 months at the Repatriation campus and 12 months at the acute campus. You will work within the Nutrition and Dietetics department, supported by senior dietitians, with a structured PDP and opportunities to lead quality improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will be recently graduated in Dietetics, with 6 months or less clinical hospital experience, strong communication, and a