Graduate Dietitian

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Exciting GRADUATE Opportunity to Join Our Adult and Older Adult Mental Health Service!

• Full-time (80hrs + monthly ADO) - 12-month contract
• Based in St Kilda Rd Clinic and the Alfred Nutrition Department
• Recently graduated Dietitian Grade 1
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

About us

Are you passionate about making a difference in the mental health sector? The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Service combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we’re expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialised pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.

Our service focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey. You’ll have the opportunity to work in areas such as:

• Navigations and Continuing Care: Brief Intervention, Access and Intake, CMHT,  Physical Health, and Family Services.
• Adult Rehabilitation and Recovery: MSTS, CCU, PARC, HOPS, and SECU.
• Aged/Older Adult Mental Health: MAPS, Caulfield Hospital Community Liaison, and dedicated inpatient units.
• Wellbeing and Therapeutic Services: Including Psychological Trauma and Capacity Building initiatives.

Join a team dedicated to reshaping mental health care with holistic, specialised, and compassionate support.

Together, let’s create meaningful change in mental health and wellbeing for our community.

About the Role

You will be working within the St Kilda Road Clinic, Physical Health Hub, providing evidence-based nutrition care to consumers within the AMAH Adult and Older Adult  Community Mental Health service alongside the Alfred Dietetic and Nutrition Department who have had a long and valued relationship with the Alfred, with the first dietitian being employed in 1930. The department has a proud history of clinical and academic excellenece. It is integral to clnical teaching and training of undergraduate dietitians.  The Nutrition Department supports collective leadership:' working collaboratively towards a common vision by enabling every team member to contribute within an inclusive culture that promotes accountability and trust'.

The role includes working both within the Community Mental Health (outpatients) - SKRC, Physical Health Hub (Nurse Practitioner, Dietitians and Exercise Physiologist) and the Alfred Hospital, Dietetics and Nutrition Department, within the Inpatient Psychiatry, Consultant Liaison Psychiatry and General Medicine Stream.
This includes the delivery of individual and group nutrition education and counselling, cooking groups and upskilling colleagues in promoting the importance of physical health within mental health services. 
You will be achieving operational effectiveness whilst working collaboratively within the Community Mental Health Team and The Alfred Nutrition department.  Your involvement in, and contribution towards quality activities, under the guidance of stream leader, will assist to improve the quality of care for our clients.

What you've got

Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians’ Australia (DA)

Graduated in the past 12 months

Participates in the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) Program

Current Victorian Driver's License

Be willing to undergo a Background Check

The benefits

Supportive and team environment

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia

Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance

On-site car & bike parking opportunities nearby at The Alfred, Deducted Pre-Tax!! 

Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness

Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)

Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Close to Public Transport and cafes

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For enquiries please contact: Madeline Dumaresq on 0455 474 937

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 17th February 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.