Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are very excited to offer a highly sought-after casual Grade 1 Dietitian position to join our Allied Health team at Epworth Eastern!

In this casual role, you will be responsible for providing optimal Dietetic services & positive clinical outcomes to patients, to ensure positive long-term health & well being outcomes. To be successful in this role you must be a passionate & highly motivated Dietitian, committed to evidence based & multidisciplinary care.

Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Providing nutrition advice, support, counselling and education to patients and their family/carers
• Actively participating as a member of the department and multidisciplinary team
• Ensuring quality activities & opportunities for improvement are actively explored and holistic best practice care achieved
• Participating in ongoing professional development by upgrading clinical competencies and knowledge and participating in both internal and external educational opportunities
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion and encouraging patient and family members participation in all stages of care
• Being committed to evidenced-based, patient centred care across acute clinical dietetics

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous acute hospital experience (desirable)
• The ability to work with key stakeholders to deliver superior patient care and outcomes
• A quality and risk focused approach to clinical practice, patient care and decision making
• Strong work ethic and time management skills
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional patient experience

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Eastern

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and wellbeing of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

• Bachelor / Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Association Australia
• Eligible for the APD program

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Talent at [email protected] on 03 9246 0606 or the Dietetics Department on 8807 7485.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.