Senior Paediatric Dietitian (Neonatal) - Leadership Role

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 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.