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The Hospital:The Royal Children''s Hospital''s (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children''s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children''s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children''s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is availablehere.Dietitian (Grade 2) Cystic FibrosisExcellent employee benefits including salary packagingFriendly and supportive team environmentParental Leave cover untilFebruary 2027 About the Role This is a Fixed Term Part Time (0.6EFT) position to cover Parental Leave for 11 months from10/3/26- 14/2/27at 45.6 hours per fortnight within the Nutrition and Food Services department. You will be responsible for the nutritional management of patients with cystic fibrosis and other clinical specialties as required. Work days: Wednesday-Friday (Wednesday - day negotiable) In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will be expected to participate in a non-clinical portfolio, supervise students, and provide education to both students and other healthcare professionals. Classification for this position will range from AJ1-AJ4 (FTE base salary $94,478.80 to $106,906.80 per annum, pro-rata plus superannuation). What you''ll achieve:Deliver specialised nutritional care to inpatients and outpatients of The Royal Children''s Hospital according to protocols of the Nutrition & Food Services DepartmentParticipate in professional development opportunities and clinical supervision to ensure best practice is maintainedProvide child centred, family focused care through partnerships with carers and familiesPossess well-developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail with the ability to interact with a variety of stakeholdersActively contribute as an individual and as a member of a team, to the continuous improvement of health care quality and patient safety Your skills and experienceMeet the eligibility criteria for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA)Hold a degree in Dietetics from an accredited course/university, or for overseas candidates The DieteticSkills Recognition assessment administered by DADemonstrated experience in an acute clinical environment beyond entry-level Experience in clinical paediatric dietetics or nutritional management of patients with cystic fibrosis (minimum of 2 years).If this sounds like you, click hereto view the position description. About the Department The Department of Nutrition and Food Services incorporates the clinical dietetic service, the Main Kitchen that catersfor inpatient meals and the Central Formula Room that produces formula, enteral feeds and fortifies expressedbreast milk to meet the nutritional needs of patients. The Nutrition and Food Services Department sits within theAllied Health Directorate within the Division ofAmbulatory Servicesin the organisational structure at the Royal Children''s Hospital. What we offer:Salary Packaging Increase your take home payEmployee Assistance ProgramDiscounted on-site car parkingClinical supervision Other requirements:Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtainValid Working with Children CheckCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtainCompliance 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. Please outline if you are interested in one or both roles and days available. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about this position please contactSarah Efklides, Acting Manager Nutrition and Food Services Ph: Email: 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 offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer 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,andoffers 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" buttonApplications close 26 December 2025