Dietitian (Grade 3), Paediatric (HITH/Ambulatory Care)
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 16
Job Category - Other Professionals - Dietetics
Req Id - 8715
- Work alongside and be involved in leading a multidisciplinary team to deliver best practice care
- Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environmen
- Permanent part time 16 hours per fortnight (1 day/week), enjoy work life balance in our stunning region
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Grade 3 Dietitian to join Barwon Health’s Nutrition and Dietetics Department. This exciting role provides specialist paediatric dietetic services to children requiring support following acute hospital discharge, including Hospital in the Home (HITH) and outpatient care.
Working as a senior clinician, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care, provide leadership and supervision to junior staff and students, and contribute to service development, quality improvement, and research initiatives. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for children and families across the Barwon region.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver advanced paediatric dietetic assessment, intervention and care planning across outpatient and post-acute services.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to Grade 1 and 2 Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants and students.
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and research initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, patients and families to deliver consumer-centred care and achieve optimal health outcomes.
What we’re looking for
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status, or eligibility for APD status with Dietitians Australia.
- Demonstrated experience and advanced clinical expertise in paediatric dietetics.
- Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support the development of students and junior clinicians.
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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 note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Elizabeth McIntyre
Email: Elizabeth.McIntyre@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 7 July 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.