Senior Dietitian - Paediatrics

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your career

Work-life balance

Wellbeing support

Financial incentives

Job summary

Eastern Health invites applications for a Grade 3 Senior Paediatric Dietitian with neonatal care experience. The role is primarily based at Box Hill Hospital, with potential travel to Angliss Hospital to support Eastern Health sites.

You will join a dynamic Dietetics team, provide leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to evidence-based paediatric nutrition across the continuum of care, including the Special Care Nursery and Outpatients settings.

Qualifications

• Eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and APD program.
• Minimum of seven years practical experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Extensive clinical experience in paediatric nutrition, including neonates.
• Experience in supervision of staff and students.
• Demonstrated leadership and specialist paediatric nutrition knowledge.
• Strong skills in policy/procedure development and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietetic services for paediatric and neonatal patients.
• Lead in Special Care Nursery and Outpatients settings.
• Mentor and supervise junior dietitians and students.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across the continuum of care.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement.

Skills

Paediatric nutrition

Neonatal care

Leadership

Supervision of staff

APD eligibility

Policy development

Research and QA

Education

Dietitian qualification

APD eligibility

Job description

Eastern Health has services across the largest geographical area of any metropolitan health service in Victoria.

We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status and healthcare needs.

• Permanent Part-Time role (16 hours per week)| Work life balance!
• Based at Box Hill Hospital | close to cafes, shops and public transport!
• Opportunity to join a dynamic Dietetics department in a leadership opportunity

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

A position has become available within the Eastern Health Dietetics team for a Grade 3 Senior Paediatric Dietitian, with experience in neonatal care. The successful applicant will work as directed, as part of the team of dietitians providing service to Eastern Health primarily at Box Hill Hospital, but there may be a need/opportunity for travel to other Eastern Health sites, particularly Angliss Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a passion for providing care in the Special Care Nursery and Outpatients settings to join the Dietetics team at Eastern Health. Our team is made up of Dietitians working in multidisciplinary teams across the Continuum of Care in Acute, Subacute, Care at Home and Residential Aged Care settings.We have a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and research, mentoring and staff support through regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development. Our Paediatric dietitians work closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care to our youngest patients.

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligible for membership of Dietitians Australia and the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program.
• Participation in Accredited Practising Dietitian program of DA or ability to demonstrate that equivalence to APD requirements are maintained on an annual basis.
• Minimum of seven years practical experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
• Extensive clinical experience in the nutritional management of paediatric patients, including neonates
• Experience in supervision of staff and students.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership and specialist knowledge in paediatric nutrition
• Demonstrated ability to undertake professional supervision and promote professional competence of other dietetic staff.
• Demonstrated dietetic research and quality improvement skills including a strategic approach to planning and development, data analysis and project management.
• High level written skills with demonstrated ability in policy and procedure development and implementation, and submission writing.

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your careerthrough continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balancewith flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing supportthrough fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentivesto help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Interested in joining us?

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Number: 0466 781 ***

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 11/12/26

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

Or contact our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7*** (option 1) or ***************@easternhealth.org.au for any assistance with your application.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead