Dietitian - Grade 3 - Kilmore District Hospital

 

Reference Number: 54338:  Dietitian - Grade 3 - Kilmore District Hospital 
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced dietitian to join the Dietetics department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

This role requires:

• Minimum of 7 years clinical experience 
• Previous experience working in Subacute and/or Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) or similar subacute/community settings
• Proven clinical dietetic skills, including the ability to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop and implement care plans, and monitor and evaluate patient outcomes, particularly within residential aged care settings.
• Knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based practice in dietetics, including the management of malnutrition and high-risk patient groups.
• Current Victorian Driver’s license 

This role is responsible for:

• Providing high-quality dietetic care to Kilmore District Hospital’s GEM and medical inpatients and residents at Dianella and Caladenia Residential Aged Care Facilities
• Supporting compliance with the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS), particularly the strengthened Food and Nutrition Standard (Standard 6)
• Undertaking comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders. 
• Experience in contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives within clinical nutrition settings. 
• Proven clinical dietetic skills, including the ability to perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop and implement care plans, and monitor and evaluate patient outcomes, particularly within subacute and/or residential aged care settings. 
• Knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based practice in dietetics, including the management of malnutrition and high-risk patient groups. 
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to support compliance with, the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS), particularly Standard 6: Food and Nutrition. 
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and deliver services in an efficient and cost-effective manner aligned with organisational goals. 
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide education and build effective working relationships with staff, patients, residents, and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills that facilitate an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/ community education  
• High level negotiation and conflict resolution and problem-solving skills  
• Commitment to ongoing professional development  
• Competent computer skills particularly Word processing and internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software 

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rachael Evans, Associate Director Dietetics on 0439 017 900.

Applications close 21 October 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.