Dietitian (Eating Disorders) jobs in Bendigo, VIC

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) work in Bendigo, VIC

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) roles in Bendigo, VIC sit within strong and growing demand. Private practice expanding. NDIS sector active. La Trobe University contributes to local workforce supply. One of Victoria's most attractive regional postings. dietitian (eating disorders) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Dietitians specialising in eating disorders work within multidisciplinary teams alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinicians. They provide nutritional assessment and rehabilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic nutrition counselling. This is a high-acuity specialty requiring both clinical nutrition expertise and strong therapeutic skills.

Bendigo Health operates the Loddon Campaspe Mental Health Service, providing inpatient, community, and specialist mental health care across central Victoria. The new Bendigo Hospital opened in 2017 and includes dedicated mental health inpatient units alongside broader acute health services. Community mental health teams operate from Bendigo and satellite sites across the Loddon and Campaspe catchments.

Qualifications typically required

• Bachelor or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status — Dietitians Australia
• Specialist eating disorder training (ANZAED or equivalent)
• Experience in mental health or eating disorder settings

Key employers in Bendigo, VIC

• Bendigo Health
• Loddon Campaspe Mental Health Service
• headspace Bendigo
• Murray PHN
• La Trobe University
• Mind Australia
• Neami National
• cohealth