Dietitian - Grade 1 Acute

Reference Number:53952:Dietitian - Grade 1 Acute

Employment Type:On Going Full Time (FT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Dietitian to join the Dietetics Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist,communityand home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburnand Mernda Community HospitalsCentresand Kilmore District Hospital.In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park,Merndaand Coburg.

About the Role

The grade 1 Dietitian, with the support of supervising dietitians, will be accountable for providing quality client care through the application of competent clinical skills in assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment, and management of nutrition issues.

This role will be required to assist with covering predominantly acute adult inpatients at Northern Hospital - Epping.

This role contributes to providing high quality service through active participation in the Dietetics Department Work Plan and the Northern Health Supervision model

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experiencein the area ofadult nutrition
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills thatfacilitatean ability to work
• An ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/ community education
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Competent computer skills particularly in word processing and Internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software
• Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community
• Current Victorian Driver License

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you.Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Talya Cortinovis, Grade 4 dietitian on 0439 653 716

Applications close Monday 3 August 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.