• Provide Leadership and Clinical Supervision
• Fixed term, part time role to enjoy Work/Life Balance
• Professional development opportunities and support
• Classification:  Dietitian Gr2 Yr4 (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.

What You Will Be Doing
The Wellness Clinic provide multidisciplinary (dietitian, exercise physiology and music therapy) community based physical health and psychosocial interventions within a recovery orientated model. The team provides specialist expertise in physical health treatment, psychological, behavioural, social and functional interventions. The Wellness Clinic also provides support and education for consumers and carers/families as well as consultation to mental health clinicians.

This Grade 2 Dietitian position works with the multidisciplinary team to deliver dietetic services for inpatient and community consumers under Peninsula Health’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Service.

The role has particular responsibility for providing scientific health and nutrition information and translating this into practical advice, tailored to each person’s individual situation and recovery goals. The dietitian provides individual consultations and facilitates group programs.

Grade 2 Dietitians have a leadership role through development of clinical expertise, involvement in quality and research activities, staff and student supervision. 

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.
• Member or eligible for membership of the Accreditated Practicing Dietitian Program.
• Previous experience working with clients living with mental illness in a hospital or community setting. 
• Capability to supervise and mentor students, Grade 1 staff and promote professional competence.
• 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: 14 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.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.