Grade 3 Oncology 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.

• Ongoing position
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight including ADO)
• Grade 3 Dietitian (AK1-AK4)
• The Alfred Hospital Location
• Great staff benefits

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 joint Dietetics and Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48 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.

The 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 Position Summary

The Grade 3 Oncology Dietitian is responsible for the leadership, continued development and provision of nutrition services for Alfred Health’s Oncology Program. They will work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team including medical, nursing, Allied Health and food service staff to advance patient centred-care. This position holds clinical operation leadership for a small team of Dietitians in the Oncology Stream of the Dietetics and Nutrition Department. Clinical expertise in oncology nutrition, strong leadership skills, student and staff supervision and a proven track record of coordination and implementation of quality initiatives in clinical nutrition are key aspects of this role.

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, with specialist experience in oncology nutrition of at least 3 years.
• Higher qualification in (or proceeding towards) Health Professional Education, Management, Public Health, Research or other relevant field of study (highly desirable).

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 Friday, 21st February 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.

All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is in accordance with the Vaccination of Health Care Workers (COVID-19) Directions - Health Services. All Alfred Health employees are required to be vaccinated against influenza. This is in accordance with the Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers (Influenza Vaccine) Directions - Health Services Establishments for influenza.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au