Dietitian - Grade 2

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed-term position till June 2025
• Full-time at 80 hrs per f/n
• Grade 2 Dietitian (classification AJ1-AJ4)
• Great staff benefits 

The Department

Alfred Health’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals.  The department is comprised of approximately 46 EFT and 65 people. 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. 

POSITION:

Alfred Health's Dietetics and Nutrition Department is seeking a skilled and experienced Grade 2 dietitian to join their busy clinical department. The Grade 2 Dietitian will be responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition and dietetic services to their allocated units. The role will work closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication. Student education, supervision of Grade 1 Dietitians and Nutrition Assistants and active participation in quality and/or research activities are integral to this role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitian’s Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program
• At least 3 years post-graduate experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients encompassing the provision of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition 
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.
• Experience in student supervision 

Staff Benefits

• Generous Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing through Maxxia 
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital) 
• Close to shops and public transport  

Please send enquiries to Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager of Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health – 0419 770 055

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday 06th of April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

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. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au