Req ID: 7747
Date: 2 Sept 2026
Site: VCCC (Parkville)
Location:
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
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Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Unit: Nutrition & Speech Pathology
Division: Chief Nursing Officer
Department: Allied Health
Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists
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Nutrition & Speech Pathology
Dietitian Grade 2
Employment Type: Ongoing Part Time Position
Hours: 64 Hours Per Fortnight 0.8 FTE
Salary: $ 79,561 to $ 90,026 per annum + Super
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit to a 0.84EFT (64hrs/wk) permanent Grade 2 dietitian position within the Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre.
We are seeking an individual with many years of clinical experience in nutrition oncology and who is passionate about working with people with cancer (and their caregivers). The successful applicant will provide evidence-based specialised nutrition and dietetic services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting at the Peter Mac Melbourne, Moorabbin and/or Box Hill campuses (with rotation at each of the campuses an expectation).
This position is not linked with a specific clinical workload, however the successful applicant will work in/across major tumour streams, including head and neck, gastrointestinal and/or haematology, as negotiated within the department. This includes seeing patients across the entire trajectory including patients from all tumour streams and undergoing all types of cancer treatment.
We are seeking a dietitian with demonstrated leadership skills, who is hardworking, adaptable and has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. A structured and supportive supervision model is provided in addition to opportunities for accessing mentoring and professional development. In addition to clinical leadership responsibilities, this position includes the provision of education/training to students and colleagues, leading and supporting team members with quality improvement projects and research.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading & purchased leave
- Flexible, hybrid working practices
Inclusion and belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and may include vaccination requirements. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: Belinda Steer / Jenelle Loeliger
Contact Number: 03 8559 5161
Email: [email protected] /
[email protected]
Applications Close 11:59pm: Thursday 17 September 2026
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Position Summary
To provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to inpatients and ambulatory patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, consistent with the goals of the Department. This role also includes involvement in Department quality, education/training, projects and research in line with Department goals.
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Classification or Salary Range
Grade 2
Immunisation Risk Category
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
All Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department members
Food Services dietitian
Support Services manager, head chef, and Food Services Department members
Multidisciplinary patient care teams
Allied Health Departments
External
Effective working relationships with all parties involved with/impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community based
Maintaining links with appropriate professional bodies
Skills
Essential Requirements
Member of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status or a willingness to join the APD Program
Previous experience as a clinical dietitian in a major teaching hospital/acute care facility
Proven ability to build effective relationships in a multidisciplinary setting
Proven ability to negotiate for effective patient outcomes with staff at all levels
Flexible and patient focused approach to clinical workload
Proven commitment to own professional development
High level word processing and computer skills
Desirable Requirements
Current APD status
Experience working in a multidisciplinary oncology setting
Experience in student placements/supervision
Interest and experience in quality improvement activities and service development
Interest and experience in clinical research
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators
1. Clinical/patient care
70-80% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical responsibilities
Assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identification
Effective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery/service
Effective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines
100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department/organisation guidelines
Effective representation at designated team and ward meetings
Appropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines/care pathways
Effective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and/or to other staff or healthcare provider
Effective participation in patient management of Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program and coordination of the program where appropriate
2. Teaching and education
Assists with and participates in dietetic student placements including student supervision as directed by Head of Department/Senior Team
100% participation in all department based continuing education programs (including critical appraisal, continuing education/clinical case conferences)
Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education as appropriate
Contributes to the development and implementation of lectures/workshops/inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of Department
Participates in the development and review of relevant education resources both internally and externally as appropriate
Assists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and/or other health professionals as appropriate
3. Quality improvement activities and service development
Participates and contributes to the Department quality improvement program including audits and KPI’s (including leading 1 quality process/project and contributing to another 1, pro-rata based on EFT)
Liaises with Head of Department/Senior Team to identify areas of potential improvement, develop processes to measure/improve systems and activities as agreed, and promotes best practice activities
Contributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriate
Acts as an advocate for development of nutrition services within tumour streams
Maintains and develops relationship with relevant Services and Departments e.g. Food Services, Allied Health departments, Clinical Services and Pharmacy to provide safe and appropriate care for patients
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
4. Research and projects
Develop, promote and contribute to evidence/best practice activities and research that lead to improved health/nutritional outcomes for patients in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
Contribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition
5. Administration
100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business/operational planning) and continuing education programs
Participation in weekend on-call rosters
Participation and rotation to campuses as agreed
Maintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and procedures
Completion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed/in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
6. Professional development
Maintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional development
Promote and facilitate the development of grade 1 dietitians and allied health assistant staff through support and supervision
100% participation/adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development/competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer review
Participation in Department supervision program
Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education
Knowledge and application of the principles outlined in relevant professional and organisational policies and acts (including DAA Code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics and the organisations Code of Conduct
7. Information management and reporting
100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines
100% correct completion and maintenance of workload statistical records by next working day
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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
