Title: Advanced Practice Dietitian - Gastroenterology
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Advanced Practice Dietitian - Gastroenterology
- Part-time, fixed-term until June 30 2026 | Join a values based organisation
- Blackburn Public Surgical Centre | Carparking on site | Close to public transport
- We support you to continuously improve and take pride in your achievements
Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Are you a highly experienced gastroenterology dietitian with experience in research and teaching?
Eastern Health has an exciting opportunity for an additional Advanced Practice Dietitian (0.2 fixed-term until June 2026 with possibility of extension) in the Dietitian-led Gastro Clinic, based at Blackburn Public Surgical Centre. In this role, you will serve as the primary contact for patients referred to gastroenterology at Eastern Health who fit within a defined set of criteria, utilising your advanced clinical assessment and management skills for those with IBS-type symptoms. You will collaborate closely with the Gastroenterology team, relevant nursing staff, and clinical mentors to provide evidence-based assessments and management for patients identified as suitable for the dietetics-led service
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Manager to list Key Selection Criteria
- Professional qualifications and eligible for registration and/or membership of Dietitian Australia
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high-quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Contact Person: Jo Englezos
Contact Number: 0435 050 992
Contact Email: joanna.englzos@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 22/12/2025
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)
Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!
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Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day