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Clinical Dietitian Grade 3
Req ID: 8197
Posting Start Date: 01/09/2026
Advertisement End Date: 15/09/2026
Work Location: Waratah Community Health Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.
Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Job Description:
Grade 3 Dietitian – Community Mental Health Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Be a senior dietitian at a leading Victorian health service.
RMH Mental Health Services is committed to delivering high-quality, consumer-centred care.
Part time 0.6 fixed term parental leave cover (AK1–AK4).
Your New Role
Provide expert clinical dietetic assessment, nutrition management, intervention and program development for people experiencing mental ill health.
Work as part of a specialised multidisciplinary team (MDT) a GP, dietitian, nurses, psychologist and mental health clinicians to improve physical health outcomes for community-based consumers experiencing mental illness.
Collaborate closely with community mental health teams and other services to ensure coordinated, continuum-of-care for patients.
Contribute to service development, clinical leadership and education, and quality improvement initiatives.
The role is initially based at Waratah Clinic Moonee Ponds, and community clinic site opening soon near Royal Melbourne Hospital.
About You
Clinical expertise in nutrition interventions management for people experiencing mental illness.
Minimum 7 years post-graduate experience, with at least 3 years working in eating disorders and/or mental health.
Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to inspire and support colleagues and contribute to service development
Strong organisational skills with excellent verbal and written communication.
Proven ability in conflict resolution, collaboration, and negotiation within multidisciplinary teams.
Passion for student and staff supervision, mentoring, and clinical leadership.
Benefits of joining the Royal Melbourne Hospital
Staff wellbeing, supervision and reflective practice are fundamental aspects of our work.
We are proud of being a leading mental health service with a focus on education, professional development, quality improvement and research.
Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options, monthly paid day off for full-time staff.
For a full Position Description, please click here.
Interested? Click apply or connect with us for a confidential discussion via the details below. Early application is encouraged as applications are reviewed as they come in and the position may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
Name and Contact: Joe Judge 0499 572 990
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Working With Children Check.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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