• Full time position for an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian
• Large multi-disciplinary Mental Health team
• Operating out of a new Community Hub in Oakleigh

Working in Healthcare has never been more important or meaningful.

Our Journey:

The Dietetics Team is an integral part of a wider interdisciplinary team within Monash Health. This unique opportunity exists within the Mental Health stream.

Mental Health operates across all sites providing inpatient and community based care at community clinics and in client’s homes. They work closely with families and carers to provide best care to consumers. Clayton also has a short term residential rehabilitation unit (PARCS) and Community Care Unit (CCU) offering low stream rehabilitation located in East Bentleigh.

A Day in the Life:

This exciting Grade 2 Dietitian position operates across the Clayton community mental health programs and is located at the new Mental Health Hub in Oakleigh. This position will provide in-reach nutrition group education for patient in the Inpatient Unit (P Block) at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton prior to discharge to community mental health teams and other services. The Dietitian will collaborate with a number of other health professionals and provide evidence based, nutritional assessments and interventions. You will be working autonomously as the sole Dietitian within a MDT with supervision and support from a senior Dietitian within the Adult Mental Health program.

This is a full time ongoing position with professional supervision from a senior Dietitian within Monash Health.

What you bring:

• Your experience delivering evidence based, patient-centred care

• A forward thinking approach to care – your ideas matter to us
• Enthusiasm for working in a multifaceted role
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge
• Your proactive and team player attitude
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills

What you need:

• Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Eligible for membership with Dietitians Australia (DA) and be eligible to work as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).
• Demonstrated experience (more than 2 years post-graduation preferred)

In Return:

We are a diverse team of passionate clinicians working in a supportive and flexible department with close links to our community and colleagues. We support career progression and professional development, with opportunities to grow your career in many different directions.

We will provide:

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger multidisciplinary setting
• Genuine career progression pathways
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system

• And the best part, you will be part of a friendly and supportive team

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call John Cunningham (Manager) on 8541 6333

Monash Health is a great place to work

In 2022 Monash Health was nominated by LinkedIn as one of the top 25 organisations in Australia to grow your career.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay
• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program
• free vaccinations
• private health insurance at discounted rates
• health imaging services
• & more

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers. More than 22,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values:

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted that are submitted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit), via the Apply Now link.

For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents.

Please note, applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.