Clinical Dietitian (Lvl 1-2) - Liverpool Hospital - Temp FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ690772
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 20/09/2026
Contact: Danielle Leong - A/ Deputy Head of Department on 02 8738 6766 | Danielle.Leong@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
As a Clinical Dietitian (Level 1-2), you'll play a vital role in improving patient outcomes through high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care while contributing to a health service committed to delivering safe, personalised and compassionate care across South Western Sydney.
- Provide patient-centred nutritional assessment, intervention and management to a diverse range of patients across acute and clinical settings.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support complex patient care and optimise health outcomes.
- Contribute to education, supervision and learning by supporting dietetic students and delivering nutrition education where appropriate.
- Be involved in quality improvement, service development, research and ongoing professional development to help shape and enhance dietetic services.
Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for a motivated and adaptable Dietitian who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment where no two days are the same.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a varied clinical caseload and deliver evidence-based nutritional care, including for patients with complex health needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Commitment to professional development, reflective practice, clinical supervision and contributing to the education of students and colleagues.
- Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, respond to changing clinical needs and maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patients across a range of clinical settings, with a commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams in a culturally diverse healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritise workload, adapt to changing clinical demands, maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute positively to quality improvement and service development activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development, reflective practice and contributing to a supportive team culture within a large tertiary teaching hospital environment.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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