Dietitian Grade 2 Caulfield Hospital

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.

• Grade 2 Dietitian (classification Code AJ1-AJ4)
• 12-month fixed term (till September 2026)
• Part-time (48 hours per fortnight)  
• Based at Caulfield Hospital
• Great staff benefits

The Department

Alfred Health’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

Alfred Health’s Dietetic & Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Grade 2 Dietitian to join a busy clinical department located at Caulfield Hospital. The Grade 2 Dietitian is part of a team providing nutrition care to a range of clinical services including the Better at Home program. 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.

Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients, encompassing provision of enteral and oral nutrition support.

• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.

• Experience in student supervision.

• Understanding of quality improvement and service development.

• Eligibility for membership of DA and APD credentialing.

• Minimum of three years clinical experience.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging

• Discount Health Insurance

• Car Parking (subject to availability)

All enquiries to: Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetic and Nutrition Services, Alfred Health, Phone 0419 770 055

Applications close at 11 pm Wednesday, 17th September 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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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