Dietitian - Grade 2

• Part-Time | 18 hours per week
• Fixed-Term Parental Leave Cover | 10 August 2026 - 19 March 2027
• Excellent benefits including salary packaging

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 2 Dietitian to join St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne's Health Independence Programs (HIP) team. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred, goal-oriented dietetic care to clients across Community Rehabilitation and Specialist Clinics. You'll play an important role in supporting people recovering from illness or injury, living with chronic conditions, or requiring specialist outpatient services to achieve their health goals and maximise independence. This position may be required to work across any of the HIP hub sites or programs, based on service requirements and your skills and experience.

Salary: AJ1 - AJ4 ($94,478.80 - $106,906.80 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications that provide eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia and participation in the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program
• A minimum of four years' post-graduate experience in a relevant clinical dietetics setting
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and management skills
• An understanding of the Health Independence Program model of care, including person-centred, goal-directed and time-limited episodes of care
• Highly developed organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• A current Victorian Driver Licence

What We Offer

At St Vincent's, we're committed to supporting our people to thrive.

• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts and exclusive offers through the St Vincent's Foundation
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
• A supportive team environment and culture of continuous improvement

About Health Independence Programs

This position sits within Health Independence Programs (HIP), a multidisciplinary service that delivers integrated, coordinated care across the hospital and community interface. HIP aims to improve client outcomes, reduce duplication of services and support timely hospital discharge through person-centred care planning. St Vincent's Health Independence Programs operate across several locations, including Fitzroy, Kew and Fairfield, in partnership with North Richmond Community Health (NRCH). Community Rehabilitation services support people recovering from illness or injury, those living with chronic disease, and people experiencing frailty to regain function, maximise independence and improve quality of life.

This role also provides dietetic services to clients attending specialist outpatient clinics, including:

• Continence Clinic
• Falls Clinic
• Osteoarthritis Clinic

You'll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is one of Australia's leading teaching, research and tertiary health services. Guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, we're committed to delivering outstanding care while fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where our people can thrive.

Application

Please submit your resume together with a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

For further information, please contact:

• Sarah Jessup, Community Rehabilitation Team Leader - 0478 956 ***
• Andrea Forster, Community Rehabilitation Team Leader - 0417 018 *** (available Mondays and Thursdays)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities. Inclusion is central to our mission, and we value a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. St Vincent's is committed to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community. Successful applicants will be required to meet St Vincent's vaccination and immunisation requirements in accordance with relevant workplace health and safety legislation.