Dietitian - Grade 2 - Paediatrics

Reference Number: 52984:  Dietitian - Grade 2 - Paediatrics  
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT)  
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)  
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Paediatric Dietitian to join the Dietetics Department.  

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. 

Services are provided through our sixmain campuses: 

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg. 

About the role:

The role will require high level expertise within paediatric dietetics, including inpatient and outpatient management of high nutrition risk medically and socially complex infants and children with faltering growth, feeding difficulties and food allergies.

This position will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nursing staff, allied health clinicians and other relevant operational staff to deliver high quality dietetic services.    

This position is fixed term part time (48 hours per fortnight) until March 2027 - covering maternity leave.

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Minimum 3 years clinical experience  

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of paediatric nutrition (faltering growth, feeding difficulties and food allergies) and management of enterally fed neonates and children 

• Well-developed interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills that facilitate an ability to work   

• An ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and provide staff/ community education  

• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills  

• Commitment to ongoing professional development  

• Competent computer skills particularly in word processing and Internet use, and the  ability to learn dedicated software  

• Understanding of the cultural diversity of the community  

• Current Victorian Driver License  

Next Steps . . . 

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply'  button and follow the prompts.  

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Rachael Evans, Associate Director Dietetics on .

Applications close 26 January 2026  

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.