12 Nov
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Diabetes Victoria
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Melbourne
12 Nov
Diabetes Victoria
Melbourne
- Fixed-term parental leave cover from January to August 2027.
- Part-time opportunities, minimum two days per week; a full-time appointment will also be considered.
- $52.49–$59.82 per hour, depending on experience, plus 12% super and NFP Salary Packaging.
YOUR IMPACT
Diabetes Victoria is seeking Accredited Practising Dietitians to deliver accessible, evidence-based diabetes and nutrition education that supports people living with diabetes and their families.
We have two part-time positions available, with a minimum commitment of two days per week per position. We will also consider applicants seeking one full-time position.
These fixed-term opportunities provide parental leave cover from January to August 2027.
Reporting to the Allied Health Coordinator within our Programs and Service Development team, you will deliver group education programs and information sessions. You may also provide individual dietetic consultations through Diabetes Care+ and support professional education and Diabetes Camps Victoria activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate NDSS group education programs, including DESMOND, and deliver presentations at Living Well and community information sessions.
- Provide individual and group dietary advice through Diabetes Care+, as required, including in-person consultations, telehealth and home or residential care visits.
- Assist with developing and delivering education and workshops for health professionals, support workers, early childhood and school staff, and university students.
- Develop evidence-based, accessible and culturally appropriate nutrition resources, articles and webinar content.
- Provide specialist nutrition advice to internal teams and contribute to clinical enquiries, membership activities and media responses as required.
- Support Diabetes Camps Victoria as negotiated, contributing dietetic expertise to programs for children living with type 1 diabetes.
- Maintain professional and relevant program accreditations, seek participant feedback,
participate in peer review and support student supervision as required.
The role involves some travel and occasional work outside standard business hours.
ABOUT YOU
You are an approachable and collaborative dietitian who can translate nutrition evidence into practical information. You enjoy working with individuals and groups and understand the importance of tailoring education to different health literacy levels, cultural backgrounds and needs.
- Accredited Practising Dietitian status with Dietitians Australia.
- Experience in diabetes education or supporting people living with diabetes in a community setting.
- Robust group facilitation and presentation skills, including experience delivering education to consumers and health professionals.
- Experience evaluating evidence and developing clear, accessible and culturally appropriate health information.
- Certification as an OzDAFNE Facilitator and accreditation as a DESMOND Facilitator are desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a current Victorian Police Check and Working with Children Check, and hold or be willing to obtain current First Aid and CPR certificates.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free each FBT year (+ $2,650 meals/entertainment).
- Hybrid work model: Balanced working-from-home and office-based arrangements.
- Inclusive, mission-driven culture: Work alongside passionate individuals and health promotion leaders.
- Professional growth: Access to online learning modules and clinical development opportunities.
- Wellbeing benefits: Discounted gym membership for you and your family, mental health wellbeing day, additional gifted leave days, EAP access, and more.
- Impact: Be part of building and expanding an innovative, technology-focused diabetes service that improves lives across Victoria.
OUR COMMITMENT
Diabetes Victoria recognises that people affected by diabetes come from every community and walk of life.
We are committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment for the people we support, our employees, volunteers and partners. We strive to ensure our services, workplaces and communications are
📌 Dietitian (Melbourne)
🏢 Diabetes Victoria
📍 Melbourne