Weekend Dietitian - ICU

Overview

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

2x Fixed-term positions (parental Leave backfill); 1x position for 12 months from March 2026; 1x position for 7 months from March 2026;
Part-time – 8 hours per fortnight, Saturday or Sunday shift;
Based at The Alfred Hospital.

Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48 EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into 8 clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Grade 2 Dietitian to join Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department for weekend shifts. The Department provides on-site weekend dietetic services at The Alfred Hospital, with remote service coverage to Caulfield and Sandringham Hospital campuses. The Grade 2 ICU Weekend Dietitian is responsible for the ongoing provision of nutrition care to the ICU on Saturday or Sunday.

They will support the coordination of the nutrition weekend service across other specialist areas, including the trauma and stroke units. Opportunities will be provided for clinical supervision and to engage in quality work and professional development programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least 3 years post-graduate experience in a hospital setting, including experience in ICU
• Experience in the assessment and nutritional management of patients encompassing the provision of enteral nutrition and parenteral nutrition
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills
• Eligibility for membership of DA and APD credentialing

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through Pro Sport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Please send enquiries to Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition, Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group
Phone:

Applications Close: 11pm AEST Tuesday 3rd February 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.