Dietitian Grade 2

We are excited to offer a highly sought-after Dietitian opportunity within our Allied Health team at Epworth!

Epworth Freemasons is seeking a passionate and motivated Grade 2 Dietitian to join our Allied Health team in a fixed-term position (.2 EFT) through to 18 December 2026. This role also offers opportunities to pick up additional  shifts during the contract period with the potential for ongoing casual employment beyond the fixed-term contract subject to operational requirements. The successful candidate will ideally be available to work Fridays. 

Reporting to the Dietitian Team Lead you will join a close-knit and highly regarded Dietetics team that values collaboration innovation and clinical excellence. Your ability to build strong relationships with patients families and colleagues combined with your excellent communication organisation and time-management skills will see you thrive in this role.

Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Promoting and providing dietetic and nutritional intervention across a range of inpatient wards including oncology surgical general medicine and intensive care unit
• Providing evidence-based nutrition intervention to ambulatory oncology patients
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe patient-centred care and support positive clinical outcomes
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives service development activities and the ongoing pursuit of clinical excellence
• Demonstrating compassion empathy and professionalism while encouraging patients and their families to actively participate in all stages of care

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare setting (minimum 5 years)
• Experience in Oncology and ICU (essential)
• A strong commitment to evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary care
• Exceptional patient-focus with a passion for delivering outstanding patient experiences and outcomes
• Well-developed communication interpersonal organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders across a range of clinical settings
• A quality and risk-focused approach to clinical practice decision-making and patient care
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic healthcare environment
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
• Availability to work Fridays (highly desirable)

Position Description         Inherent Requirements

About Freemasons
Located in East Melbourne close to public transport and the CBD Epworth Freemasons provides a range of world-class health services. As one of Victorias leading maternity hospitals Epworth Freemasons specialises in womens and mens health services including breast and gynaecological surgery endoscopy and urology. Epworth Freemasons also offers comprehensive cancer care and a full range of surgical services including robotic assisted surgery orthopaedics and ICU care.
Epworth Freemasons has recently upgraded and expanded its operating theatres and admissions facilities along with major refurbishments of patient rooms and building infrastructure.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor / Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Association Australia
• Eligible for the APD program

Additional Information :

Why Join Epworth

At Epworth its a community.

Its the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient addition to this you will have access to:

• Epworths enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15900 pre-tax annually plus $2650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples people with disability mature-age and young job seekers members of the LGBTIQA community and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference

To apply click the Im Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information about the role refer to the attached position description or contact Fiona Wong on (03) or email  or call (03). 

Advertising to continue until the role is filled.

Apply have over 8000 perspectives at Epworth and were ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare subject to reasonable exemptions that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all across race ability ethnicity gender age sexuality cultures and beliefs that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth we care.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract