About The Role:
This is a part-time, Fixed Term position until 31/01/2027. Work days: Monday, Tuesday, and alternating Wednesdays.
As a key member of the Diabetes Allied Health Team, the dietitian is responsible for providing dietitian services to young people living with diabetes, and their families. In consultation with the rest of the Diabetes Allied Health Team the dietitian will ensure young people and families have the knowledge and skills to manage their diabetes within the hospital and in their local community.
Although the majority of this workload focuses on providing services to young people living with diabetes, it will also involve some general team cover assisting with the nutritional management of other paediatric patients.
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Dietitian (Grade 2) - Diabetes.
Classification for this position is governed by Award 18 - Medical Scientists and will range from AJ1 (Grade 2, Year 1) – AJ4 (Grade 2, Year 4) depending on experience, from $94,478.80 to $106,906.80 per annum, pro-rata for part time, plus Superannuation).
What You’ll Achieve:
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Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient care is integrated and effective
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Provide nutritional care to paediatric patients (inpatients and outpatients) and nutritional support across a variety of specialist/medical units
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Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including food service and formula room staff, to ensure patient and ward needs are addressed effectively
Your Skills and Experience:
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Eligibility for full Membership of Dietitians Australia
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Eligibility for the Accredited Practising Dietitian Program
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Minimum postgraduate degree Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
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Experience in clinical paediatric dietetics (minimum of 2 years), particularly in paediatric diabetes management including management of insulin pumps and CGMs
If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.
About Nutrition and Food Services:
The Department of Nutrition and Food Services at The Royal Children's Hospital incorporates the clinical dietetic service, the Main Kitchen that caters for inpatient meals and the Central Formula Room that produces formula, enteral feeds and fortifies expressed breast milk to meet the nutritional needs of patients. The Department is also a registered NDIS provider.
About The Department:
The RCH Endocrinology and Diabetes department is one of the largest paediatric diabetes services in the world and is involved in active primary care, education, family support, research and advocacy for children and adolescents with diabetes. The multidisciplinary team includes diabetes medical specialists, diabetes nurse educators, dietitians, social workers and mental health professionals. The service currently provides a model of service delivery which includes in-patient and ambulatory stabilization of newly diagnosed patients, diabetes inpatient and outpatient services and allied health led outpatient clinics. This role reports to the Nutrition and Food Services Department which sits within Allied and Digital Health.
What We Offer:
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Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
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Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
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Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
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Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
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Convenient location & close to public transport
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Staff immunisation drives
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Special events
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Discounted Private Health Insurance
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Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
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Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
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Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
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Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)
Other Requirements:
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Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
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Valid Working with Children Check
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
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Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
Application Process:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
For more information about this position please contact Keryn Coster, Manager Nutrition & Food Services, via ph: 03 9345 5668 OR send any queries via email:
[email protected]
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close: 17 July 2026.
