Job Description

Dietitian Grade 1

• 2027 Graduate Dietitian Position
• Fixed Term Full-Time Position – 80 Hours ADO
• 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 2026 dietitian graduate? Do you have a passion to work with people with cancer?

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated new graduate dietitian (degree completed in 2026) to be based in this 12-month, full-time (80hr fortnight with ADO) grade 1 new graduate dietitian 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 relevant quality improvement, service development, education and research will be available.

The position is planned for commencement in early January 2027. DA membership and APD status is required for this position. Your nutrition and dietetics degree must have been completed in 2026, with exceptions made for graduates that have continued directly into relevant studies immediately following graduation i.e., honours. Please note that applicants due to complete their degree in 2026 pending final results/successful completion via their university are eligible to apply if confirmation of successful completion is expected before the end of 2026. A cover letter and CV is essential for application with the option of addressing the selection criteria concisely within the letter or addressing separately (no more than 2 pages).

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us via phone using the information below.

Hiring Managers: Jenelle Loeliger/Belinda Steer

Contact Number: +61 3 8559 5221

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.

Enterprise Agreement

Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 1

Immunisation Risk Category

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

Essential Requirements

• 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 professional development
• High level word processing and computer skills

Desirable Requirements

• 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 professions

• 90% (approximately) of time spent in patient care/clinical responsibilities
• Assessment, intervention and multidisciplinary liaison relating to assigned inpatients within 24 hours of issue identification
• Effective communication with Food Services Department according to relevant deadlines for inpatient meals, supplement and enteral nutrition delivery/service
• Effective management of ambulatory patients within assigned workload according to Department guidelines
• 100% completion of all patient related documentation and statistics according to Department/organisation guidelines
• Effective representation at designated team and ward meetings
• Appropriate patient review, follow-up and communication as per Department guidelines/care pathways
• Effective, timely and appropriate handover of ongoing issues within the Nutrition team and/or to other staff or healthcare provider
• Effective participation in patient management of the Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) Program

2.Teaching and education

Participates in relevant education/training appropriate to workload and position

Contributes to training and supervision of students/other staff as appropriate

• Assists with and participates in dietetic student placements as directed by Head of Department/Senior Team
• 100% participation in all department based continuing education programs (including critical appraisal, continuing education/clinical case conferences)
• Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education as appropriate
• Contributes to the development and implementation of lectures/workshops/inservices for the profession of dietetics and Peter Mac, in consultation with Head of Department
• Participates in the development and review of relevant education resources, both internally and externally as appropriate
• Assists with and participates in education to students, work experience students and/or other health professionals as appropriate

3.Quality improvement activities and service development

Participation in development and reporting of agreed quality activities

• Participates and contributes to the Department quality improvement program including audits and KPIs (including contribution to 1 quality process/project per year, pro-rata based on EFT)
• Liaises with Head of Department/Senior Team to identify areas of potential improvement, develop processes to measure/improve systems and activities as agreed and promote best practice activities
• Contributes to the development and review of relevant policies, procedures and clinical guidelines where appropriate
• Acts as an advocate for development of nutrition services within tumour streams.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Assists in the planning, evaluation and development of clinical service delivery

• Maintains and develops relationship with relevant Services and Departments eg. Food Services, Allied Health departments, Clinical Services and Pharmacy to provide safe and appropriate care for patients

4.Research and projects

• Participation in approved research activities and projects within the Department and organisation
• Develop, promote and contribute to evidence/best practice activities and research that lead to improved health/nutritional outcomes for patients in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team
• Contribute to raising the profile and position of the Nutrition Department as a leader in oncology nutrition 5.Administration
• Active participation in Department based activities
• Performs other duties appropriate to the position and classification
• 100% participation in all department based meetings, planning activities (including strategic planning and business/operational planning) and continuing education programs
• Participation in weekend on-call rosters
• Participation and rotation to campuses as agreed
• Maintain all patient confidentiality as per Peter Mac policies and procedures
• Completion of agreed non-clinical activities as directed/in consultation with Head of Department/Senior Team

6.Professional development

• Works effectively as a member of Nutrition Department
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development
• Acts within professional and ethical standards •Maintain a high standard of knowledge and expertise in professionally relevant areas through ongoing education and professional development
• Promote and facilitate the development of nutrition assistant staff through support and supervision
• 100% participation/adherence to Department guidelines for all professional development/competency programs including PG-SGA skills maintenance and peer review
• Participation in Department supervision program
• Attends, participates and contributes to relevant seminars/conferences/special interest groups/other continuing education
• Knowledge and application of the principles outlined in relevant professional and organisational policies and acts (including DA Code of Professional Conduct, Code of Ethics and the organisation’s Code of Conduct) 7.Information management and reporting
• Effective completion and maintenance of all clinical and non-clinical activity •100% completion and maintenance of patient documentation within agreed timeframes (same day for inpatients; next working day for ambulatory patients) and adherence to Department documentation guidelines
• 100% correct completion and maintenance of daily workload statistical records

For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.