Dietitian Grade 1 at Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace — one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Grade 1 Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team at Epworth Camberwell. This permanent part-time role (0.6 EFT) offers the opportunity to work across both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a valued member of the Speech Pathology & Dietetics team within Continuing Care and Support Services, you will deliver evidence-based nutritional care and play an active role in shaping and enhancing our nutrition services.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing nutrition advice, support and education to patients and family/carers
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion while encouraging patients and family members to participate in all stages of their care
• Actively participating as a member of the department and multidisciplinary team
• Actively participating in quality improvement activities

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience (at least one year) working clinically with adults in a hospital or community setting
• Well-developed expertise providing evidence-based treatment including assessment, intervention, discharge planning and risk management
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team setting with consumers and their families
• Experience providing and developing appropriate nutrition education for a group setting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer skills: Word, Excel and TEAMs

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

About Continuing Care and Support Services

Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services incorporates our renowned rehabilitation, mental health and at-home hospital programs with essential support services.

Our rehabilitation, mental health and at-home hospital programs are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves interdisciplinary teamwork and decision-making to provide individualised treatment and achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our services at Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn. Our support services play a critical role in the daily operations and experience at Epworth hospitals through our food environmental and security teams.

• Bachelor/Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia (DA)
• Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program with DA

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your:

• Cover letter – addressing some of the key selection criteria relevant to your experience
• Most recent resume
• Certified copy of your certificate of attainment from a DA accredited tertiary institution

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606. Alternatively you can contact Jane Panaccio, Manager Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Continuing Care and Support Services, Epworth on 0431763328.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.