•Attractive salary, supportive and inclusive team
• Permanent Full time role
• Salary Packaging Benefits
•  Classification : Grade 2 Dietitian     

On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.

The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.

Who We Are and What We Stand For 
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 
 
What You Will Be Doing  
The At Home Subacute program is designed to provide high quality, evidence-based, multidisciplinary rehabilitation care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, replicating services that would typically be delivered in a hospital setting. 
The Grade 2 Dietitian will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes for clients in the community. A strong focus will be placed on client-centred goal setting, timely care delivery, and planned discharge, with a collaborative team approach. The role will involve applying clinical best practices to a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, geriatric, palliative care, HBCC and HITH patients. The Dietitian will be required to deliver services across the entire Peninsula Health catchment and may be expected to work flexibly across multiple Peninsula Health sites. 

Please refer to Position Description for more information 

What You Need 
We anticipate you will have:

• Current Accredited Practising Dietitian
• Member of the Dietitians Association of Australia
• Ability to competently perform high quality Dietetic assessment, treatment and patient 
  management, including thorough and appropriate discharge planning
•  Demonstrated experience and competence in rehabilitation across a wide variety of streams
•  Current Victorian Driver’s licence
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of Dietetic staff and students (desirable)
• Relevant post-graduate qualification or working towards (desirable)

What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information contact insert contact Ester Mebalds at emebalds@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role ceases advertising on 9 October 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 
 
Additional Requirements 
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  
*Please refer to Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time