21 Oct
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Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
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Melbourne
21 Oct
Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
Melbourne
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working $ 64,708 to $ 92,123 base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave. At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients. Are you a 2026dietitiangraduate? Do youhave a passionto work withpeoplewith cancer? This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated new graduate dietitian (degree completed in 2026) to be based in this12-month, full-time (80hr fortnight with ADO)grade 1new graduatedietitian position within the Nutrition & Speech Pathology Department of this specialist cancer centre. The successful applicant will provide clinical nutrition/dietetic services to inpatients and ambulatory patients in a multidisciplinary care setting at our main Melbourne campus. This position is not linked with a specific clinical workload however the successful applicant will work in/across major tumour streams within the 12-month period and have exposure to multiple clinical oncology areas. We are seeking a hardworking new graduate dietitian who is passionate about working in oncology, is adaptable with excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
A structured and supportive supervision model is provided in addition to opportunities for professional development.
Some exposure to relevantquality improvement,
service development,educationand researchwill be available. The position is planned for commencement inearlyJanuary 2027. DA membership and APD statusisrequiredfor this position.
Your nutrition and dietetics degree must have been completed in 2026, with exceptions made for graduates thathave continued directly into relevant studiesimmediatelyfollowing graduation i.e., honours.
Please note that applicants due to complete their degree in 2026pendingfinal results/successful completion via theiruniversityare eligible to apply if confirmation of successful completion isexpectedbefore the end of 2026. A cover letter and CVisessential for application with theoptionof addressing the selection criteria conciselywithin the letter or addressing separately (no more than 2 pages). Contact Number: Applications Close 11:59pm: Thursday 29 October 2026 Position Summary
To provide a comprehensive nutrition and dietetic service to inpatients and ambulatory patients with a range of cancer diagnoses, with the support and supervision of an experienced dietitian as required, consistent with the goals of the Department. This role may also include involvement in Department quality, education/training, projects and research as directed by Head of Department/Senior Clinicians. Grade 1 dietitians may have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation with Royal Melbourne Hospital. Medical Scientists,
Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 Classification or Salary Range
Grade 1 Immunisation Category A Key Relationships
Internal All Nutrition and Speech Pathology Department members Food Services dietitian Support Services manager, head chef and Food Services Department members Multidisciplinary patient care teams Allied Health Departments External Effective working relationships with all parties involved with/impact upon patient care whether they are hospital, industry or community based Maintaining links with appropriate professional bodies Skills
Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status Proven ability to build effective relationships in a multidisciplinary setting Proven ability to negotiate for effective patient outcomes with staff at all levels Flexible and patient focused approach to clinical workload Proven commitment to own career development High level word processing and computer skills Experience working in a multidisciplinary oncology setting Interest and experience in quality improvement activities Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) and current Provisional or Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1. Clinical/patient care
Effective function as a clinical dietitian High level communication and interpersonal skills Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with patients, carers, family members, members of the wider community and other professionals 90% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical r
📌 Dietitian Grade 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne