Dietitian - Grade 3 - Critical Care

Grade 3 Dietitian - Critical Care 

• Full Time role | Fixed Term until March 2027 | Monthly day off!  


• Based at Box Hill Hospital | Close to cafes and public transport


• Enjoy clinical leadership as the site senior | Career progression opportunity  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join our team at Box Hill Hospital in a full-time fixed-term position (maternity leave cover until March 2027). This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care within ICU. 

As a site senior, you will provide clinical leadership and support to the Dietetics team, ensuring excellence in nutritional care and service delivery. This position is ideal for a Dietitian looking to take the next step in their career, with opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and collaborative department. 

You will be part of the Eastern Health Dietetics Department, which provides direct service and nutritional management across all Eastern Health sites. The Department is dedicated to meeting the nutritional and dietary needs of all inpatients, outpatients, and ambulatory care patients through comprehensive assessment, tailored diet provision, ongoing monitoring, discharge planning, and patient and carer education. 

Our core services include: 

• Clinical Dietetic Services 

• Food Services 

• Training and Education 

• Ambulatory and Home-Based Care 

• Research and Quality Activities 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected service, enjoy a mid-March start, and take advantage of excellent entitlements and an on-site café at Box Hill Hospital. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

Qualifications 

• Eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program. 

• Participation in Accredited Practising Dietitian program of DA, or ability to demonstrate that equivalence to APD requirements are maintained on an annual basis.  

Essential 

• Minimum of seven years' practical experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. 

• Extensive clinical experience. 

• Experience in supervision of staff and students.  

• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership and particular specialist knowledge in a recognised clinical area, ideally critical care. 

• Demonstrated ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other dietetic staff. 

• Demonstrated dietetic research and quality improvement skills including a strategic approach to planning and development, data analysis and project management. 

• High level of communication and interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and a proven ability to relate effectively to people at all levels in the organisation. 

• High level written skills with demonstrated ability in policy and procedure development and implementation, and submission writing.  

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 


• Study and professional development leave 


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 


• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.


• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.


• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.


• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.


• Advertising may end before the closing date.


• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jo McKinstry, Dietetics Manager

Contact Number: 0466 781 936

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 16/2/26

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day