Reference Number: [[id]] :  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   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 hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Gastroenterology Dietitian to join the Dietetics team.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs 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: An exciting opportunity to join the team at Northern Health as a Grade 4 Gastroenterology Dietitian is now available.  This role requires extensive expertise and knowledge in the specialist area of gastroenterology specifically IBD, functional GI disorders and Coeliac disease. You will be responsible for providing expert dietetic advice and management ofâ¯outpatient attending theâ¯following specialty gastroenterology clinics:â¯Â Gastroenterology Screening Clinic (requires advance practice credentialing to work in an extended scope of practice)â¯Â Inflammatory Bowel Diseaseâ¯Clinicâ¯â¯Â Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinicâ¯and act as a resourceâ¯regardingâ¯evidence based dietary management of patientsâ¯within their area of expertise.â¯Â  A job-share arrangement to target particular clinical specialties will be considered.  To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated clinical⯠expertiseâ¯with a minimumâ¯10â¯yearsâ experience as a Dietitian andâ¯4â¯years within gastroenterology servicesâ¯Â Possess high level skills and extensive knowledge⯠in the area ofâ¯gastroenterology including the range of therapeutic dietsâ¯requiredâ¯for the management of gastrointestinal conditionsâ¯(IBD, liver disease, disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and Coeliac disease), identification of red flags and the identification of potential patients requiring interventions by a gastroenterologistâ¯Â Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and an ability to network and draw on external⯠expertiseâ¯within the area of dietary management within gastroenterologyâ¯â¯Â Demonstrated ability to appropriately⯠identifyâ¯when to seekâ¯assistanceâ¯and/or guidance.â¯Â Demonstrated initiative and able to independently solve problems in potentially stressful situations. â¯Â Demonstrated flexibility,⯠adaptabilityâ¯and problem-solving capacity.â¯Â Well-developed leadership,⯠negotiationâ¯and teamwork skills to enhance working relationships within the department and across services at Northern Health.â¯Â Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.⯠â¯Â High level planning,⯠organisationalâ¯and communication skills to ensure the implementation of sustainable changes across a range of programs and sites.â¯â¯Â  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 Rachael Evans, Associate Director Dietetics on 0439 017 900  Applications close 9 February 2026.  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 âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking 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.
