Dietitian - Grade 2 (Casual)
Dietitian
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Casual
- Salary: Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Dietitian to join a cohesive and integrated team, committed to excellence in clinical practice, research and professional development.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified dietitians for a casual, Grade 2 Dietitian to work a minimum of 2 days per week, initially, at Sunshine Hospital. However, as a casual, you may be required to work on any site of Western Health.
Please note your availability to work in your cover letter, including the number of days and specific days of the week that you can work.
Key responsibilities:
The workload will cover acute and subacute inpatient units across a variety of general medical and specialty medical units. It may include oncology or day oncology, general medical units, aged care, or screening of patients for malnutrition. There may also be opportunity for weekend work and long service leave backfill.
About you:
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience, with a preference for prior experience in a tertiary hospital environment.
- Experience working in an acute hospital setting across a variety of inpatient units and expertise in enteral nutrition management.
- Experience working in oncology will be highly regarded.
- Require good organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Relish a busy workload juggling several competing demands.
- Must have, or be currently eligible for, membership of Dietitians Australia.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about high-quality patient care and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 March 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Giang Nguyen/Louise Stanley (Senior Dietitians) on 0479 198 024.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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