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Dietitian - Grade 2

The Alfred Foundation, Alfred, NY, United States


Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Fixed term position until 19 July 2026

Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)

Located at The Alfred

The Department
Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.

The Role
Alfred Health’s Dietetic & Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Grade 2 Dietitian to join a busy clinical department. The Grade 2 Dietitian is responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition and dietetic services to their allocated units. They work closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication. Student education, supervision of Grade 1 Dietitians and Nutrition Assistants and active participation in quality and/or research activities are integral to this role.

About You

Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients, encompassing provision of enteral and oral nutrition support

Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills

Experience in student supervision

Understanding of quality improvement and service development

Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD credentialing program

Minimum of three years clinical experience in a hospital setting

Staff Benefits

Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia

Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability

Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Close to shops, public transport and Fawkner Park

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetics & Nutrition, Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group on 0419 770 055.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 28th April 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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