Grade 3 Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Medicine Dietitian

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.

• Respiratory Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian
• Grade 3 Dietitian Classification (AK1-AK4)
• Ongoing Position
• Full Time at 80 hours per fortnight including ADO
• Based at The Alfred Hospital

The Department

Alfred Health’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. This position is based at The Alfred Hospital. The Dietetics and Nutrition Department is comprised of approx. 48 EFT and 70 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.

Alfred Health’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department has a long and valued relationship with The Alfred, with the first dietitian being employed in 1930. It has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. The Department has strong relationships with Monash and Latrobe University Nutrition Departments and is integral to the clinical teaching and training of student dietitians. The department has a long tradition of research excellence and a philosophy of collective leadership with Dietitians supported to lead themselves and others to achieve common goals. 

Position Summary

The Grade 3 Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian is responsible for supporting the care of patients under Respiratory Services at Alfred Health, including cystic fibrosis, adult and paediatric lung transplant and general respiratory.  Clinical expertise in the nutritional management of respiratory conditions across the continuum of care, strong leadership skills and a proven track record of coordination and implementation of quality initiatives in clinical nutrition are key aspects of this role.

This position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to advance patient centred care and nutrition service development. The successful candidate will be well supported by a high performing team with a great culture. The Grade 3 Respiratory and Cystic Fibrosis Dietitian is part of the Dietetics and Nutrition Senior Team, and will be provided with clinical supervision, opportunities to grow leadership skills and engage in relevant research and quality work. 

 Skills and Qualifications Required 

• Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitians’ Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program.
• 7 years of clinical experience. Specialist Respiratory and/or Cystic Fibrosis nutrition experience is desirable but not essential. 
• Experience in empowering patients in the management of chronic disease such as Type 1 diabetes (desirable). 
• 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.   

 Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia 
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to health and well-being incentives 
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Staff car parking (subject to availability)  
• Close to shops and public transport and Fawkner Park

 Please send enquiries to Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetics and Nutrition, 0419 770 055

All applications close at 11.00 pm Wednesday 29th of October 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 compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officer's Mandatory Vaccination Directions, all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au