Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (64 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position
• Commencing on the 25 May 2026 until 23 April 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Dietitian Grade 2
• Salary Range: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is seeking a skilled and passionate Dietitian to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care across acute, community, and mental health settings, including the Prevention and Recovery Centre (PARC). This role offers the opportunity to lead and advocate for nutrition services, contribute to community education, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the impact and integration of dietetic care.

What you bring

Previous experience in a Dietitian Grade 2 role is preferred, or a minimum of four years' experience in    Dietetics.

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and continued learning.
• Experience working with mental health service providers or consumers is desirable.
• Experience in developing and delivering group education programs.
• Demonstrated broad clinical skills and sound clinical reasoning.
• Proven leadership capability, including the ability to mentor and support others.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members and key stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Adaptability in tailoring nutrition information for diverse client groups.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence, with regional travel required as part of the role.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 12 April 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 with classification Dietitian Grade 2

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

 Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au