Casual Dietitian - Grade 2

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture

Research & Innovation

Parkville Campus

Job summary

Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a casual Grade 2 Dietitian to join our Clinical Nutrition team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered nutrition care across acute, subacute and home-based services.

We support ongoing professional development and research, with roles across City and Royal Park campuses in Parkville. Immediate start, with a minimum of 4 days per week up to full-time hours for 6–8 weeks; 2+ years post-graduate experience in a tertiary hospital is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in a tertiary hospital setting.
• Eligibility for membership of DA/APD.
• Experience with EPIC and CBORD systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition assessment and intervention across acute, subacute and home-based care settings.
• Provide patient-centred care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of clinical nutrition services.
• Develop and deliver patient education resources and promote evidence-based dietetic practice.
• Support the supervision and education of student dietitians and provide guidance to Grade 1 dietitians and Allied Health Assistants where required.
• Maintain professional standards, legislative compliance and ethical practice in accordance with Dietitians Australia and organisational requirements.
• Utilise electronic medical records and other clinical systems to accurately document and manage patient care.
• Support the operational needs of the Clinical Nutrition service, including participation in an occasional weekend roster.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Autonomous Working

EPIC experience

Education

Bachelor of Dietetics

Tools

EPIC

CBORD

Job description

• Join a high-performing, supportive Clinical Nutrition team committed to person centred care
• Diverse clinical caseload across acute, subacute and home-based care
• Work with a team that values wellbeing, professional development and research
• Immediate Start | Casual

Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital as a Grade 2 Casual Dietitian and become part of our Clinical Nutrition team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred nutrition care across acute, subacute and home-based services.

Working across a diverse range of clinical areas, you'll provide evidence-based dietetic care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Clinical allocation will be tailored to your skills and experience. These casual positions are based across our City and Royal Park campuses in Parkville and may include occasional weekend shifts.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition assessment and intervention across acute, subacute and home-based care settings.
• Provide patient-centred care while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the ongoing development of clinical nutrition services.
• Develop and deliver patient education resources and promote evidence-based dietetic practice.
• Support the supervision and education of student dietitians and provide guidance to Grade 1 dietitians and Allied Health Assistants where required.
• Maintain professional standards, legislative compliance and ethical practice in accordance with Dietitians Australia and organisational requirements.
• Utilise electronic medical records and other clinical systems to accurately document and manage patient care.
• Support the operational needs of the Clinical Nutrition service, including participation in an occasional weekend roster.

About You

• You are a motivate and adaptable clinician who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• You are available to start immediately and work minimum 4 days per week up to full time hours for a period of 6-8 weeks
• You have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience in a tertiary hospital setting
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team-based model of care
• You have excellent communication and organisation skills and are committed to ongoing professional development
• Experience with EPIC and CBORD systems is advantageous
• Eligibility for membership of DA/APD

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct- one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct: Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.