Advanced Practice Dietitian - Gastroenterology

Advanced Practice Dietitian - Gastroenterology 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

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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 Number: 0435 050 ***

Contact Email: **************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 22/12/2025

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7*** (Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

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