Dietitian Grade 1
Fixed Term Part time
Malvern
At Cabrini, we offer:
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 in meal and entertainment card benefits
Opportunities for career development and internal advancement
Competitive hourly rates + 12% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
Convenient Malvern location, easily accessible via public transport
Access to Myki Commuter discounted fares
Fitness Passport - discounted gym memberships across Australia
Allied Health
Cabrini Allied Health comprises twelve professional groups and is a rapidly expanding, integrated service across the organisation. Allied Health at Cabrini offers a diverse range of opportunities, including senior consultant and leadership roles, clinical stream-based practice, junior staff rotation and support programs, professional development, research and teaching opportunities, and strong external partnerships. Allied Health–led research is supported by a dedicated Senior Allied Health Research Consultant.
The Role:
We are seeking a positive, flexible, and highly motivated Grade 1 Dietitian to work across Cabrini Health. This is a 0.8 FTE fixed-term position for 6 months (until 10 July 2026), providing maternity leave cover, with potential for extension.
This role is ideal for dietitians with some experience in an acute clinical setting across a variety of clinical areas; however, new graduate dietitians are also encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will work closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical services that promote excellent patient outcomes, satisfaction, and staff engagement.
Key Capabilities
Dietitians Association of Australia member and have Accredited Practising Dietitian status (or demonstrated eligibility)
Post graduate experience in the acute healthcare setting is advantageous
Ability to consult and collaborate with others and work as an effective member of a team to deliver organisational outcomes.
Knowledge of the importance of and ability to seek and utilise evidence-based practice.
Commitment to continuing professional development
Commitment to Cabrini’s Mission, Values and Behaviours that Matter
A consolidated foundation of interpersonal, communication and relationship development skills in all professional domains of practice, and at all levels of organisation.
Demonstrated capacity to contribute to a positive and compassionate organisational culture and enhance the patient and family experience at Cabrini.
Demonstrated flexibility, innovation, creativity and optimism.
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure and to prioritise workloads.
Key Selection Criteria
Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
Possess qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and APD status (or show eligibility).
Knowledge of clinical dietetics role in a hospital setting
Excellent time management skills and high degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
High level of initiative and willingness to learn new skills
Current driver’s licence
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Enquiries should be directed to : Nadine Lawson - Head of Dietetics & Speech Pathology on 0411 122 330 or Bree Todorovic - Senior Dietitian on 0407 281 873
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.