Job title: Dietitian Grade 3 – Statewide Services
Company: Alfred Health
Job description: Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent Part Time (0.5 EFT / 40 Hours)
- Salary Package: $55k – $65k + Superannuation
- Ngamai Wilam, 28 Adelaide Street Armadale, Vic
- Frequent professional supervision and regular professional development opportunties
About usAMAH State-wide Services include WREN- Women’s Recovery Network Ramsay Albert Road Clinic; Ngami Wilam – Residential Eating Disorders Treatment Centre in Armadale; and the Lived Experience Residential Service. AMAH also works in partnership with local non-government and social support agencies. Our mission in AMAH is to enable people of all ages to lead their own meaningful and purposeful lives by providing innovative, compassionate, and collaborative mental health and wellbeing treatment, care and support. AMAH actively encourages applications from members of the LGBTIQA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and those with lived and living experience in areas in which we work. We work to address barriers in full participation.About the roleYou will lead and develop nutrition services at Ngamai Wilam Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Centre and support the growth of eating disorder services within AMAH. Collaborating with key stakeholders, you will guide dietitians, mental health clinicians, and support staff in establishing dietetic care models and improving food services at Ngamai Wilam. You will provide clinical nutrition expertise, including individual and group services, health promotion, and consultation to mental health staff. The role involves identifying staff learning needs, developing strategies, and creating policies and guidelines. You will also supervise junior dietitians, educate students, and contribute to the development of the discipline both at Ngamai Wilam and Alfred Health. Additionally, you will oversee nutrition quality activities, research, and program evaluation, ensuring effective leadership, teamwork, and communication. As a senior member of the Nutrition Department, you will help implement quality improvements aligned with Alfred Health’s strategic goals.About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
- Eligibility for DA membership · Current Accredited Practising Dietitian Status or willingness to regain APD status (at own expenses) Eligibility to be a Certified Accredited Practising Dietitian
- Post graduate qualifications or working towards post-graduate qualifications
- Minimum of seven years’ post graduate clinical experience for Grade 3
- Credentialed Eating Disordered Clinician
- Extensive experience in the application of Dietetics in practice in across mental health services
- Experience in the effective delivery of services Dietetics for those experiencing mental illness including eating disorders
- Australian working rights
What’s in it for youFrequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision, Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health – Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym, childcare services, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking.If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.Any queries please contact Emily Stowell, Operations Manager on E.Stowell@alfred.org.auApplications Close: 11pm Friday 4th April 2025Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.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.Website:
Expected salary: $55000 – 65000 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:45:10 GMT
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