Title:  Senior Dietitian - Paediatrics

Senior Dietitian - Paediatrics

• 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 career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. 
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to 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? 

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role. 

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.

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.

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.

Please Click Here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Jo McKinstry, Dietetics Manager

Contact Number: 0466 781 936

Contact Email: Joanne.McKinstry@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 11/12/26

Need help submitting your application?

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 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@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