• Supportive leadership team
• Permanent part time position
• Generous salary packaging
• Classification:  Dietitian Gr2 Yr1-4 (AJ1-4)*

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.

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Local
The Frankston Local operates six days a week, with extended operating hours to support a flexible and responsive service. The Local Service model will provide an integrated treatment, care and wellbeing support response for consumers experiencing a mental health challenge and co-occurring substance use or addiction and their family members or carers. This approach will improve capacity of individuals to engage in our community and respond to any future psychological distress.

The Mental Health Locals are a big and important step towards ensuring all Victorians – no matter their experience – get valuable and supportive mental health care in their community. In Frankston, Wellways, Mentis Assist and Peninsula Health are working together to provide innovative, mental health and wellbeing supports to ensure everyone can access treatment and care closer to home.

The new Frankston Mental Health Local will provide welcoming and inclusive support for people aged 26 years and over who are experiencing mental health challenges, including people with co-occurring alcohol and drug addiction treatment and care needs.

What You Will Be Doing
The Dietitian is a respected and integral member of the team at the Frankston Local and Peninsula Health. They are committed to upholding the organisation’s values and contributing to the achievement of its goals. This role works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including those with lived experience, to ensure holistic and inclusive care that reflects the diverse needs of the community.

For further information about the role, please see the: Position Description 

What You Need
We anticipate you will have:

• Extensive experience in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Member or eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD program.
• Previous experience working with clients living with mental illness in a hospital or community setting. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capability to supervise and mentor students, Grade 1 staff and promote professional competence.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous and innovative improvement through quality and research activities.
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence.

What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Vanessa Rooth via email at vrooth@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 3059.

The role ceases advertising on: 5 August 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 and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

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/. It is strongly recommended that this role is up to date with Covid-19 vaccination.

*Please refer to salary circular for for salary range Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2021-25. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

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