Dietitian (Grade 2), Nutrition and Dietetics
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Other Professionals - Dietetics
Req Id - 6885
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- Acute Grade 2 Dietitian - permanent 48 hours per fortnight
- Inpatient paediatric caseload, some acute adult inpatients, eating disorder and HEN experience preferred
- Exciting opportunity to enhance your clinical knowledge and experience
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice care to adult inpatients
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
Our team at University Hospital Geelong consists of over 20 Dietitians and 7 Dietitian Assistants. We provide dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients across all clinical specialties according to current best practice and professional standards. Our staff are expected to pursue clinical excellence, consumer-centred care, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Additionally, the Nutrition and Dietetics Department provides clinical placements for dietetics students, co-ordinated by our Student Placement Co-ordinator and has a strong relationship with Food Services via our Food Service Dietitian.
About the role
This position is primarily based at the University Hospital Geelong in an acute setting. As the successful applicant, you will act as a high-functioning member of the Nutrition & Dietetics Department at University Hospital Geelong, providing evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to consumers and carers to help achieve an optimal level of health via:
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Provision of comprehensive, co-ordinated, and integrated multidisciplinary services.
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Provision of consumer–centred care.
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Contribution to the development and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective dietetics services.
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Contribution to meeting relevant performance indicators (KPI’s).
This role will primarily be located at University Hospital Geelong but may include roles at other Barwon Health locations depending on service delivery need, including, but not limited to, The McKellar Centre or Barwon Health Community Health Centres. The role will also require flexibility in availability to support service delivery initiatives.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will work with an innovative team who strive to optimise the nutritional care of their clients and support the development of client/carer skills and knowledge. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who demonstrate our Barwon Health values: respect, compassion, commitment, accountability, and innovation.
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Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
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Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
About Geelong - Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
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Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
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Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
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Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
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Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
We encourage applications from:
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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
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LGBTIQA+ community members
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People of all gender identities
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People with disability
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Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact Person/s: Elizabeth McIntyre or Christine Wiggett
Email: elizabeth.mcintyre@barwonhealth.org.au or christine.wiggett@barwonhealth.org.au
Contact Phone: (03) 4215 0704
Advertising closing date: 6th, January 2026
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.
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