Paediatric Dietitian

Requisition No: 4222
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Integrated Community Health Services
- Program: Community Programs
- Department: MH Paediatric Community Health
- Enterprise Agreement: Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:
The Grade 2 Paediatric Dietitian fulfils a diverse role within the Paediatric services. This role operates within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to undertake assessment and to provided coordinated, evidence based and responsive interventions. The Dietitian will engage effectively with families and carers to provide a family centred service that meets the needs of each child.

The position may work in individual Dietetic clinics, alongside Paediatricians and / or as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Paediatric Eating and Assessment clinic. The role will work collaboratively with other clinicians and personnel in the Paediatric Service to share specialist knowledge and skills and enhance clinical outcomes.

This Dietetics position is based at the Western Health Melton Site, but may work across a range of settings as required.
- Location: Melton Health
- Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time

**Key responsibilities**:

- provision of dietetic assessment, management and intervention within the paediatric settings
- working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimise nutritional outcomes for children and their families / carers

**About you**:

- Tertiary qualifications in dietetics
- Eligible for membership with Dietetics Association of Australia
- Experience in the provision of dietetic assessment, management and intervention within the paediatric settings
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**

Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.

Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

If you're passionate about partnering with families to provide compassionate care and improve nutritional outcomes for families in the Brimbank, Melton and Moorabool regions, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying._

**Closing date**:5 June 2025.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children an