Senior Dietitian

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Grade 3 Dietitian (classification code AK1-AK4)
• 12-month fixed term from July 2026
• Part-time (16 hours per fortnight)  
• Outpatient focus - must be available to work Thursday
• Based at Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits

The Department

Alfred Care Group’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into eight clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy. 

The Role

The Dietetic & Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Grade 3 Dietitian to join their team in an exciting new Women’s Health position. This outpatient focused role will be based at Sandringham Hospital on a Thursday and will work with the Endocrinology Department to establish a new Women’s Health Clinic. This position will work alongside nurse practitioners, endocrinologists, physiotherapists and other allied health to improve access, early intervention and co-ordinated care for women with complex reproductive, metabolic and endocrine needs. Student education, supervision of Grade 1 and/or 2 Dietitians and active participation in quality and/or research activities are integral to this role. 

Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitians’ Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program.
• 7 years of clinical experience. Specialist experience in women’s health and/or endocrinology is desirable but not essential. 
• Higher qualification in (or proceeding towards) Health Professional Education, Management, Public Health or Research (highly desirable).
• Current driver's license.
• Current Working with Children Check.   

Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact  Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetic and Nutrition Services, Alfred Health, Phone 0419 770 055

Applications close 11pm AEST,  Thursday, 4 June 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.