Dietitian - Grade 4 - Food Service

Reference Number: 53032:  Dietitian - Grade 4 - Food Service 
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 Senior Food Service 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 Centres 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 is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, review and auditing of nutrition and food service menus, as well as the maintenance of the electronic menu management system, policies, procedures, standards and practices across both food service models.

The role collaborates closely with the Grade 3 Food Service Dietitian, Food Services, Dietetics, Speech Pathology and Support Services to ensure the nutritional and dietary needs of patients and residents are met in accordance with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, and the Nutrition and Quality Food Standards for Victorian Hospitals and Aged Care (adult and paediatric).  

The Senior Food Service Dietitian also leads the Dietetics Food Service Portfolio, ensures compliance with the Healthy Choices Policy Directive, and contributes to the education and development of students and healthcare professionals through supervision and teaching.  

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in dietetics, including sound background knowledge of food services  


• Experience working with food services, including service development and electronic menu management operations   


• Knowledge and ability to manage current issues related to food safety and food standards.  


• Experience in implementing quality programs/projects and strategic plans.   


• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and an ability to network and draw on external expertise within the area of food services   


• High level knowledge of Menu Management software  


• High Level negotiation and conflict resolution skills    


• Competent computer skills particularly in word processing and Internet use, and the ability to learn dedicated software    


• Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community    

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 0439 017 900 

Applications close on Wednesday 18 February 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, our online library and onsite car parking

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.