Title:  Co-ordinator, Paediatric Eating Disorder Team

Co-ordinator, Paediatric Eating Disorders Team 

• Permanent Part Time | (0.4EFT) with option to pick up regular casual shifts
• Box Hill Hospital |  Local car parking + walkable to Box Hill Central for cafes and shops
• Join a friendly and dedicated team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Paediatric Eating Disorders Team at Eastern Health. This position will suit a passionate and enthusiastic paediatric nurse/nurse with paediatric experience, with sound clinical knowledge and experience in eating disorders. As the Eating Disorders Coordinator you will work in close collaboration with the Eating Disorders Paediatrician, coordinating initial assessment and treatment planning, including referral for, and coordination of ongoing medical review and inpatient paediatric care for children and adolescents aged up to 18 years presenting with an eating disorder to Eastern Health. You will also work closely with the child and youth mental health teams, providing consultation and support regarding the medical needs of young people engaged in treatment for an eating disorder.

The eating disorders service operates within an integrated mental health and paediatric model, and you will support the continued development of the highest quality clinical service provision for young people presenting with an eating disorders.

You will supported by a cohesive and high performing team including paediatrician, mental health nurse and dietician.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A current annual Registration in Division 1 issued by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Holds relevant paediatric experience and/or paediatric qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in working with young people with an eating disorders
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills - ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to contribute to a positive team environment
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and supervision.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• 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 – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Contact Person: Sarah Gardner

Contact Number: 0400 898 124

Contact Email: Sarah.gardner@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 3/06/2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day