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Overview Reference Number: 53009 | Dietitian Grade 4 Advance Practice Gastroenterology Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) Northern Health focuses on community service and partnerships, with a strategy to help the community stay well when at home. The organisation is described as community-minded, inclusive and progressive. Northern Health is a major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbournes rapidly growing outer north, across six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital. 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 of outpatient attendees in the following specialty gastroenterology clinics: Gastroenterology Screening Clinic (requires advanced practice credentialing to work in an extended scope of practice) Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) Clinic and act as a resource regarding evidence-based dietary management of patients within their area of expertise. A job-share arrangement to target particular clinical specialties will be considered. To be successful in this role you will have Demonstrated clinical expertise with a minimum 10 years experience as a Dietitian and 4 years within gastroenterology services High-level skills and extensive knowledge in the area of gastroenterology, including therapeutic diets for GI conditions (IBD, liver disease, DGBI and Coeliac disease), identification of red flags and the need for gastroenterologist intervention Commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to network with external expertise in gastroenterology dietary management Aptitude to identify when to seek assistance and/or guidance Initiative and ability to independently solve problems in potentially stressful situations Flexibility, adaptability and problem-solving capacity Well-developed leadership, negotiation and teamwork skills to enhance working relationships within the department and across services at Northern Health Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills Strong planning, organisational and communication skills to implement sustainable changes across a range of programs and sites Next Steps / How to Apply If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, please click the ''Apply'' button and follow the prompts. For further details, 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 Northern Health? Northern Health offers a range of benefits to support staff both personally and professionally, including: Health and Wellbeing programs, including the Thrive program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, online library and onsite car parking Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+ applicants, people with different abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr