Dietetics Senior Clinician Allied Health & Chronic Disease Care

Access Health and Community – Ringwood VIC

AccessHC is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider supporting Melbourne communities through General Practice, Community Health, Mental Health, Allied Health, Dental and Urgent Care services. With over 600 staff, 200 volunteers and 17 locations, we are united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Guided by our values of Equity, Collaboration, Respect, Innovation and Quality, we offer a supportive workplace where you can grow your career, feel valued and make a meaningful impact every day.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role with Access Health and Community as a Senior Clinician-Dietetics and drive excellence in client-centred nutrition care.

Are you an experienced and passionate Accredited Practising Dietitian ready to take the next step in your career to join our Allied Health and Chronic Disease Care team at Access Health and Community, where you'll lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based nutrition therapy and education for adult clients, working across multiple funding streams including Community Health, CHSP, HACC, Support at Home, Medicare, and Private Fee for Service.

About the role

You will provide individual consultations (clinic, telehealth, home visits) and lead group sessions, addressing a wide range of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, malnutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, and weight management. As a senior team member, you will support clinical supervision, mentor Grade 1 and Grade 2 dietitians, contribute to health promotion, facilitate triage and student supervision,



and play a key role in driving service innovation and quality improvement.

Reporting to the Manager Chronic Disease Care, this is a Max term Part-time 0.8EFT role provides an excellent opportunity to combine a clinical caseload (0.6 FTE) with strategic leadership (0.2 FTE) responsibilities in a collaborative and values-driven environment. This role is a Max term part time 0.8EFT parental leave role from 12th January 2027 until 17th December 2027 based in Lilydale and Hawthorn, with the ability to be flexible to work across all sites when required.

What we offer

- At AccessHC, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. We foster a culture of connection, growth and belonging, providing opportunities to develop professionally while making a positive impact every day.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

- A supportive and values-based culture alongside an engaged workforce
- Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance that includes flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health with programs like our Wellbeing Connector Program, Personal Resilience Plans and the Wellbeing Well
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth




- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave loading
- Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses)

Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefits

What you will be doingKey Responsibilities

- Deliver individual and group-based clinical nutrition services through face-to-face, telehealth, and home visit consultations, tailored to clients with a wide range of health conditions.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Grade 1 and Grade 2 Dietitians, supporting their professional development and ensuring best-practice care delivery.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate multidisciplinary care coordination, client goal setting, and integrated service delivery.
- Contribute to health promotion, community education, and continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance client outcomes and service innovation.
- Undertake student supervision, participate in work plan reviews and KPI monitoring, and uphold governance and compliance standards in line with AccessHC values and policies.

What you will bring Key Selection Criteria

- Bachelor Nutrition & Dietetics or Master of Dietetics (or equivalent)
- Current or eligible for Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience working as an APD in a community health, hospital outpatient and/or private practice setting
- Applied clinical knowledge and experience in delivering client centred and best clinical practice in nutrition and dietetics

📌 Senior Dietetics Clinician — Community Health Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Access Health and Community
📍 Melbourne