Dietetics careers

Alfred Health Dietitians work at the forefront of clinical care and make a difference to patient outcomes by optimising nutritional status, supporting recovery from illness or injury, and providing tailored dietary interventions. We care for Victoria’s most complex and vulnerable patients, providing exceptional nutrition care across a diverse range of care settings and services.

The Department has had a long and valued relationship within Alfred Health, with one of the first dietitians in Australia being appointed at The Alfred in 1930. Our team of over 65 dietitians is drawn to Alfred Health for the diversity of our patients, our advanced practice clinical roles, our research-driven approach, and the opportunity to work alongside leaders in the field. They stay because of our inclusive and supportive leadership, strong team culture, and the opportunities that exist for professional growth and skill development.

Unique opportunities available to our Dietitians include:

• Advanced scope of practice roles in areas such as ICU Nasogastric tube management and gastrostomy tube management
• Being a vital and well-established member of multidisciplinary teams across specialty services including Heart and Lung Transplant, Spinal Cord Injury, Functional Gut, Trauma, Burns, and Critical Care
• Opportunity to work in the state-wide Acquired Brain Injury rehabilitation service and the world's largest adult Cystic Fibrosis service
• Opportunities to engage in quality improvement, education, and research, with the chance to lead or participate in impactful projects within a department with a proud history of innovation
• Access to clinical supervision, student supervision and leadership development, enabling you to enhance both your clinical expertise and professional growth with guidance from experienced leaders