Job Description
Grade 3 Dietitian - Specialist Eating Disorders Unit 1
Req ID:  7954
Posting Start Date:  29/07/2026
Advertisement End Date:  19/08/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park

Join RMH's Nutrition team who is committed to deliver high quality, patient centred care. 

Job Description: 

Grade 3 Dietitian – Specialist Eating Disorders Unit

 

Why Join RMH?

 

  • Multiple part time ongoing opportunities available
  • RMH Nutrition is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
  • Based at RMH City Campus | May include some weekend work

 

About the role

The Grade 3 Dietitian plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based clinical nutrition services that improve patient outcomes across acute, subacute and community settings.

 

Working within a designated specialty area, you will provide expert clinical care for patients with complex nutritional needs while leading the ongoing development of nutrition services.

 

You will mentor and support dietitians and students, contribute to research, quality improvement and program evaluation, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, person-centred care.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Provide expert clinical dietetic assessment and nutrition management for patients with eating disorders.
  • Work as part of a specialised multidisciplinary team (MDT) supporting care within a dedicated 8-bed inpatient Eating Disorders Unit and associated outpatient programme.
  • Collaborate closely with the acute nutrition team and community mental health dietitians to ensure coordinated, continuum-of-care for patients.
  • Contribute to service development, clinical leadership and education, and quality improvement initiatives.

 

About You

 

  • Clinical expertise in nutrition management for patients with eating disorders.
  • 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 Working at RMH

 

  • Meaningful Work
    Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
  • Career Growth
    Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
  • Supportive Culture & Belonging
    Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
  • Innovation
    Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
  • World-Class Excellence
    Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
  • Enjoy great employee benefits
    Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
  • Work in the Parkville Precinct
    Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

 

Position Description

 

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Interested?

 

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

 

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

 

Our Commitment

 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to fostering a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a child safe organisation, RMH are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of children and young people, in line with the Child Safe Standards

We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and communities we support, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory background and compliance checks, including a Criminal History Record Check (or equivalent), Working with Children Check and Immunisation assessment.

Name and Contact:  Kym Wittholz 0407 431 623 or Kate McHardy 9342 4043

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

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.