Dietitian (Grade 2), Nutrition and Dietetics

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Dietetics

Req Id - 7562 

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• Acute Grade 2 Dietitian - fixed term, part time until November 2026
• Exciting opportunity to enhance your clinical knowledge and experience in the area of surgical dietetics and nutrition support
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice care to adult inpatients

About the role  

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. 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.

Key responsibilities

• Provision of comprehensive, co-ordinated, and integrated multidisciplinary services
• Provision of consumer–centred care
• Contribution to the development and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective dietetics services
• Contribution to meeting relevant performance indicators (KPI’s).

What we’re looking for

• Current registration or eligibility for certified practicing/accredited membership (APD) of Dietitians
  Australia
• Meets classification definitions under current Award/Agreement regarding clinical experience 
• Demonstrated participation in professional development relevant to clinical area
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and other health service providers, conflict resolution, influencing others, and facilitating open discussions

Position Description  

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 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. 

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

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

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact Person/s: Elizabeth McIntyre or Christine Wiggett

Contact Phone:  (03) 4215 0704

Advertising closing date: 10, March 2026