Dietitian, Mental Health

Reference Number: 53686: Dietitian, Mental Health
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Senior Dietitian to join the Mental health Division to provide dietetic service to Broadmeadows Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The purpose of this (3 days per fortnight, fixed term until January 2027 - parental leave cover)Senior Dietician role is to contribute to excellence in patient care through nutrition services across Mental Health Division specifically (but not limited to) for this fixed period in Broadmeadows Psychiatric Inpatient Unit

The position requires approved training, experience and expertise in nutrition and dietetics with a commitment to high standards of patient care. The position also requires a demonstrated capacity to work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

• The dietitian will undertake a direct clinical role across the Mental Health Division primarily inpatient and including community, sub-acute and acute sites.
• There will be a focus on the provision of nutrition support for consumers with severe mental illness who are at risk of or experiencing metabolic syndrome and severe eating disorders.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics acceptable for full membership of the Dietitians Australia
• As per Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement would normally have at least 7 years' experience post graduating and demonstrated experience in a range of clinical areas.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of consumers with severe mental illness including eating disorders.
• Work as part of the Equally Well Physical Health Team across Northern Mental Health
• Provide individualised nutrition care plans for consumers with severe mental health issues including (but not limited to) eating disorders, schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder, in line with evidence based practice.
• Provision of nutrition education for consumers across the service.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Jen Williams – Acting Allied Health Director Mobile:

Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026.

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.