At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality dietetic services to support residents' nutrition and health.
- Company: St Vincent's Residential Aged Care, a leader in compassionate care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing initiatives, professional development, and salary packaging.
- Other info: Join a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on continuous improvement and quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people through tailored nutrition care.
- Qualifications: Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics; experience in aged care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 118981 - 118981 $ per year.
Senior Grade 3 Dietitian opportunity within Residential Aged Care.
Permanent/Part Time - 20 hours per week.
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
About the Role
You will provide high-quality, evidence-based dietetic services to residents across St Vincent's Residential Aged Care, supporting optimal nutrition, health and quality of life. You will work as a senior clinician within a multidisciplinary environment, providing specialist dietetic assessment and intervention while contributing to service development, clinical leadership and best-practice care.
- Provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, intervention and ongoing monitoring for residents with complex nutritional needs.
- Develop and implement individualised nutrition care plans in collaboration with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide senior clinical expertise, consultation and support in relation to nutrition and dietetics within residential aged care.
- Contribute to quality improvement, service development and evidence-based dietetic practice.
- Provide education, support and guidance to staff, residents and families regarding nutrition and dietary management.
Your Contribution
- Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics recognised by Dietitians Australia.
- Demonstrated experience as a Dietitian, with advanced clinical skills relevant to aged care, gerontology or complex health needs.
- Strong communication, consultation and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and contribute to quality improvement and service development.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain.
What We Offer
- A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs.
- Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling.
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay!
- Discounts and promotions available through our Foundation.
- Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals.
- A culture of continuous improvement.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
About Residential Aged Care
St Vincent's Residential Aged Care provides high-quality, person-centred care to older people with a diverse range of health and support needs. Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively to promote residents' health, independence, dignity and quality of life, with care tailored to each individual's needs and preferences.
Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Contact
Contact: Natalie Simmance natalie.simmance@svha.org.au
Closing Date: 24 November 2026 11:59pm.
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Grade 3 Residential Aged Care Dietitian in Melbourne employer: St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. With a central Fitzroy location, employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance, access to fitness facilities, and opportunities for career growth within a leading teaching and research health service. The culture of continuous improvement and commitment to diversity makes it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Recruitment Team
