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Data were analysed using framework analysis. An inductively developed analytical framework was used to code all transcripts, with additional codes inductively added as needed. Data were charted into a framework matrix, allowing comparison within and across participants. Findings were iteratively interpreted in relation to the research questions and existing literature.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n Participants (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n \u2009=\u200946) represented all Australian jurisdictions and diverse practice settings, with experience ranging from early career to highly experienced. Paediatric dietetic practice was described as shifting beyond tertiary paediatric hospital care into private practice and non\u2010metropolitan settings. Participants reported limited preparedness for paediatric practice, with early career experiences characterised by fear and overwhelm. The post\u2010graduate investment required to develop and maintain competence contributed to a desire for formal recognition of advanced skill. Key enablers included articulation of core paediatric dietetic competencies, strengthened pre\u2010entry curriculum and placement exposure, and supportive workforce governance structures including supervision and ongoing professional development.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n As paediatric dietetic practice diversifies across contexts, current education and workforce governance structures are insufficient to support consistent graduate preparedness and safe transition to practice. Strengthening accreditation standards, competency standards, pre\u2010entry education and workforce support and governance mechanisms are needed to ensure a sustainable, safe and effective paediatric dietetic workforce.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/1747-0080.70098","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,8]],"date-time":"2026-10-08T10:01:50Z","timestamp":1791453710000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["\u201cThey don't know what they don't know\u201d: Exploring the education and professional development needs of the paediatric dietetic workforce"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0002-8619-5656","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nicole","family":"Murray","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education Monash University Melbourne Australia"},{"name":"Department of Dietetics and Foodservices Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Brisbane Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4795-1079","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Kristie","family":"Bell","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Dietetics and Foodservices Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service Brisbane Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-9876-9122","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Louise","family":"van Herwerden","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Bond University Gold Coast Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-9423-5067","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Claire","family":"Palermo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education Monash University Melbourne Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,10,8]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_10_2_1","volume-title":"Paediatric Nutrition Role Statement","author":"Dietitians Australia","year":"2021"},{"key":"e_1_2_10_3_1","unstructured":"Australian Bureau of Statistics.Census of Population and Housing: 2021. 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