Grade 1 Dietitian (New Graduate)

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.

• Grade 1 Dietitian - new graduate position 
• 12-month fixed term position from 29 September 2026
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO) 
• Bayside Health – Rotational position across The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Care Group’s Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48 EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Care Group’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.

The Role

Alfred Care Group’s Dietetic and Nutrition Department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Grade 1 Dietitian to join their busy clinical department. The Grade 1 Dietitian will be part of a team providing a full range of clinical nutrition services across The Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals campuses (clinical workload allocation will include rotations to all Alfred Health sites). The Grade 1 will work closely with Senior Dietitians to promote and develop nutrition services through teamwork, collaboration, innovation and communication.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Skills in the assessment and nutritional management of patients, encompassing provision of enteral and oral nutrition support
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills
• Eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and the APD credentialing program
• Will graduate by 29th June 2026 or have graduated within the last 12months.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager, Dietetics & Nutrition, Alfred Health on 0419 770 055.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Monday 1st June 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.