Dietitian Grade 1

Fixed Term Full Time – 80 hours per fortnight with ADO

Duration 12 months 

About Us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services and we are dedicated to living our values of: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

With a population of approximately 10,000 and a catchment of 16,500, Hamilton is the regional centre of Victoria's Southern Grampians region and WDHS is the largest employer in the region. WDHS provides a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. To find our more information about WDHS you can visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! To find our more information about the Greater Hamilton region you can visit  https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

Be Yourself - We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that our staff and visitors bring to our service. We are an inclusive organisation and encourage you to apply and become a part of our team at WDHS.

About the role 

We are seeking applications from a suitably qualified dietitian to join our dynamic Nutrition and Dietetics Department.  The department provides clinical, community, regional and aged care services to clients of the Western District Health Service and other regional health care providers.

Duties will include servicing aged care facilities, rural health services and Group Programs. Outpatient consultations and shared clinical cover of inpatients at Hamilton Base Hospital is required. The role also incorporates supervision of our Allied Health Assistant, and support for student placements as per experience of applicant.

Eligibility for the APD program is desirable.

For more details take a look at our Position Description.

Closing date:      Sunday 10 August 2025

Proposed Interview Date:   Week commencing Monday 11 August 2025

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. 

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability