Dietitian – Bariatric and Upper GI Surgery

Dietitian Grade 2

LapSurgery Australia, Dandenong North

Ongoing part-time position | Two days per week

30 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE), with genuine potential to grow

Help shape the next chapter of an established bariatric practice

Bariatric care is entering a significant new era.

The rapid rise of weight-loss medications has changed the conversation around obesity treatment. Against this evolving landscape, LapSurgery Australia remains firmly focused on specialist surgical care, evidence-based nutrition and meaningful long-term patient outcomes.

Established in 1984, LapSurgery Australia has a longstanding reputation in bariatric and upper gastrointestinal surgery. The practice is now undergoing an exciting transition, with a new partner joining the team and fresh opportunities to strengthen, modernise and grow the service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking dietitian to play an important role in this next chapter.

The opportunity

This is more than a two-day clinical position. It is an opportunity to take ownership of an established dietetic service, bring new ideas to the practice and help shape its future direction.

As the practice’s sole dietitian, you will work closely with our surgeons, nurses and broader multidisciplinary team to provide specialised nutrition care throughout each patient’s bariatric or upper GI surgical journey.

The position will commence at two days per week, with genuine scope to increase clinical days and broaden the role as the practice grows.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individualised nutrition assessment, education and counselling
• Prepare and support patients before bariatric and upper GI surgery
• Provide structured postoperative nutrition care and long-term follow-up
• Develop practical, evidence-based nutrition plans tailored to individual needs
• Identify nutritional deficiencies, postoperative concerns and barriers to progress
• Recognise disordered eating behaviours and refer or escalate appropriately
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborate closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary team
• Develop engaging and accessible patient-education resources
• Contribute ideas to service development, patient engagement and practice growth
• Contribute to professional educational and social-media content, where appropriate

Essential criteria

• Recognised tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics
• Accredited Practising Dietitian status and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia
• At least two years of relevant clinical experience
• Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred care
• An adaptable, non-judgemental and collaborative approach

Desirable criteria

• Experience in bariatric surgery, upper GI surgery and/or weight management
• Experience supporting patients with eating disorders or disordered eating
• Experience using indirect calorimetry
• Interest or experience in patient education and community engagement
• Experience creating professional health-education or social-media content
• An established professional digital presence

How to apply

If you are excited by the opportunity to combine excellent clinical care with service development and help shape the next phase of a respected bariatric practice, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your résumé and cover letter to Sign in to view email.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Cassie Stuchbery

03 9760 2777

[email protected]