Grade 3 Dietitian - Specialty Medicine and Diabetes
Grade 3 Dietitian - Specialty Medicine and Diabetes
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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and communitybased services.
- Grade 3 Dietitian
- Fixedterm (parental leave backfill ending early Jan 2026
- Full time 80hr fortnight)
- Grade 3 Classification
- Based at The Alfred Hospital
THE DEPARTMENT
Dietetic and Nutrition Services are provided at The Alfred Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition department is comprised of approximately 48 EFT and 65 people. The department is organised into eight clinical streams and provides a 7day Dietetic and Nutrition Department has had a long and valued relationship within the Alfred with the first dietitian being employed in 1930. The department has a proud history of clinical and academic excellence. It has a strong relationship with Monash and Latrobe University Nutrition Departments andis integralto clinical teaching and training of undergraduate dietitians.
THE ROLE
As the Senior Dietitian for Specialty Medicine you will colead the clinical operations of a small stream of dietitians in Alfred Healths Nutrition Department. This position also leads nutrition service delivery for patients attending the Type 1 Diabetes service and those under the care of the Heart Failure unit. Clinical expertise in the management of chronic conditions in both acute and ambulatory settings with a focus on cardiology and diabetes strong leadership skills and a proven track record of coordination and implementation of quality initiatives in clinical nutrition are key aspects of this role. The position works with and supports a team of dietitians working in medical specialty services including cardiology renal endocrinology infectious diseases and rheumatology. The Senior Specialty Medicine Dietitian is part of the Dietetics and Nutrition Senior Team with opportunities to grow leadership skills and engage in relevant research quality work and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA) and participation in the APD program.
- 7 years clinical experience with specialist experience in diabetes and/or cardiology of at least 3 years.
- Desirable to have experience in the nutritional management of insulin pumps.
- Higher qualification in or proceeding towards in Nutrition Management Public Health & Research. (Highly desirable)
- Current drivers Licence
BENEFITS
- Salary Packaging
- Discount Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym
- Child care services
Please send enquiries toCaroline Kratzing Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition Alfred HealthMobile:
Applications close at 11 pm Wednesday 30 April 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Full-Time
