Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part time (22.8 hours per fortnight), On going position
• Employment Type: Part time (38 hours per fortnight), Fixed-term position - until 30 June 2026

Opportunities beyond this date may arise based on funding and service needs

• Location: Camperdown Campus
• Classification: Dietitian Grade 2
• Salary Range: $94,478.80 - $106,906.80 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated and experienced Dietitian to join our team at our Camperdown campus. This role is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive team of dietitians, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services across a variety of clinical settings.

As a Grade 2 Dietitian, you will be responsible for:

• Providing evidence-based dietetic services to:

o Inpatients

o Community clients

o Aged care residents

• Offering consultancy and support to the Food Services Department

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your leadership, clinical, and service development skills within a dynamic and supportive environment. Travel to other South West Healthcare campuses will be required as part of this role

What you bring

• A university qualification in Dietetics that meets the accreditation guidelines of Dietitians Australia Eligibility for (or current) Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience in a Grade 2 Dietitian role (preferred), or a broad range of Grade 1 experience with a minimum of 4 years in Dietetics
•  A strong commitment to ongoing education and professional development Experience in clinical nutrition (essential); paediatric clinical nutrition (desirable)
• A demonstrated broad range of clinical skills
• Proven leadership capabilities
• The ability to work effectively in partnership with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience in supervising student dietitians
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop and implement programs to support service delivery

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
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• 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 major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

North of the Great Ocean road, Camperdown lies within the “Lakes and Craters” region of the South West region. The idyllic rural community boasts a thriving agricultural industry and is to the 12 Apostles Gourmet Trail.  To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: Camperdown

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 17 May 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.

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 is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and reflects 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