Employment Type - Permanent Full Time Hours per fortnight - 80 Job Category - Other Professionals - Dietetics Req Id - 7894
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* Ongoing Full-time Grade 1 Clinical Dietitian (80 hours per fortnight including ADO), based at the McKellar Centre and University Hospital Geelong on a rotational basis
* Access training, education, and professional development programs
* Enjoy flexible work options for a healthy work–life balance
* Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
About the role
As a Grade 1 Dietitian at Barwon Health, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services across a range of clinical settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support patients and clients to achieve optimal health outcomes through comprehensive, consumer-centred care. This role is primarily based at University Hospital Geelong and/or McKellar Centre, with opportunities to work across other Barwon Health sites. You will manage a clinical caseload, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and participate in team-based care planning. Flexibility is required, including potential weekend work and rotation across sites to support service delivery needs.
Key responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based nutrition and dietetic assessment, intervention, and care planning within a multidisciplinary team
* Manage a clinical caseload, ensuring timely, accurate documentation and high standards of patient care
* Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated, consumer-centred care
* Contribute to quality improvement activities, audits, and service development initiatives
What we're looking for
* Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status, or eligibility, with Dietitians Australia
* Demonstrated ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
* A commitment to ongoing professional development, evidence-based practice, and Barwon Health values
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.
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
o Living expenses capped at $9,010
o 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
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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: Elizabeth McIntyre
Email:
Phone: (03) 4215 0704
Application closing date: 22, April 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.