Senior Dietitian (Grade 2)
We are seeking applications for a passionate and experienced Senior Dietitian (Grade 2) to join our energetic Allied Health team at Bendigo on a permanent full-time basis. In this role you will deliver clinical nutrition services across inpatient rehabilitation, medical, surgical, oncology and ICU settings, while managing a small outpatient caseload.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary team you will apply advanced clinical practice skills to deliver evidence‑based nutrition and dietetic interventions that optimise patient outcomes. You will also mentor and develop junior staff and students, fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior nutrition and dietetic services to patients/clients and carers on an individual or group level for both inpatients and outpatients, including management of complex patients.
- Coordinate special dietary requirements for patients/clients.
- Provide consultation and support to medical, nursing, catering and allied health professionals and external agencies.
- Act as a consultant to the hospital catering service to inform menu development and ensure compliance with nutritional standards.
- Document patients’ medical nutrition therapy in the approved manner.
- Participate in multidisciplinary activities such as team meetings, ward rounds and case conferences as required.
- Deliver education programmes within the dietetics service and for other caregiver groups.
- Develop and review dietary education resources.
- Participate in other divisional activities as assigned.
- Supervise, instruct and assess dietetic junior caregivers and students in approved clinical teaching programs in liaison with the supervisor/manager.
- Promote professional values and ethics in clinical practice.
- Demonstrate current knowledge of research and evidence‑based practice in nutrition and dietetics.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Dietetics and eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA).
- Proven experience in providing clinical education and supervision to junior staff and students.
- Advanced clinical expertise in planning and implementing comprehensive nutritional assessments and applying evidence‑based dietetic practices.
- Commitment to patient care and to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
Benefits
- Salary: $95,432 to $114,129 (pro‑rata for part‑time) plus 12% superannuation.
- Permanent full‑time role working 38 hours per week; part‑time applications considered.
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and other everyday living expenses, with options to salary package items above the FBT cap:
- Novated leasing
- Work‑related expenses
- Self‑education
- Additional superannuation
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Healthy work‑life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well‑being programmes.
- Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
For enquiries contact Berni Thomas, Allied Health Manager, at 0499 076 521.
Our diverse and inclusive culture welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively protecting them from abuse. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care must be vaccinated from influenza to fulfil the role requirements.
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