The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC
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.
Interested?
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 protected 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.
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📌 Grade 3 Dietitian - Specialist Eating Disorders (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne