Mental Health Dietitian

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Provide nutrition specific assessment, interventions, education and management of referred consumers from within the mental health program .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$94,478 - A$106,906 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition assessment and intervention for consumers with complex mental health conditions, while effectively facilitating group programs to enhance health literacy. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to address nutritional health needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nutrition AssessmentMental Health Program ExperienceGroup Program FacilitationDAA Membership EligibilityNutritional Health Consultation

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Hard Skills

Nutritional InterventionHealth Literacy EducationConsumer Assessment

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

DAA MembershipAPD Program Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthComplex Mental Health ConditionsGroup Programs1:1 InterventionCriminal History CheckImmunisationsVaccinations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide nutrition specific assessment, interventions, education and management of referred consumers from within the mental health program
Co-facilitate and design group programs to improve consumers health literacy
Work collaboratively with multi-d teams, providing consultation regarding consumers nutritional health needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within a Mental Health program supporting consumers who present with complex mental health conditions
Experience working with consumers in group programs and 1:1 specific intervention
Qualification providing eligibility for full membership of DAA and the APD Program
A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain
May be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
Mandatory immunisations/vaccinations may be required