Diabetes Dietitian
Where lifestyle, purpose, and career growth come together.
Position: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Tamworth Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ621375
Applications Close: Thursday 4th December 2025
Why Tamworth?
Welcome to the heart of the New England North West, a vibrant, fast-growing regional centre home to nearly 60,000 people. Renowned as Australia’s country music and equine capital, Tamworth also offers a thriving agricultural base, excellent schools, and a temperate climate where you can enjoy all four seasons. With its strong sense of community and relaxed lifestyle, Tamworth provides an ideal place to build a rewarding career and an enjoyable life.
Why work with us?
At Hunter New England Health, you’ll enjoy a career that offers meaningful, interesting work across some of NSW’s most beautiful regional locations. Join a team committed to enriching health in millions of ways, every single day
You’ll benefit from:
- Sustainable Healthcare – Together Towards Zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- Salary packaging up to $11,600 plus novated leasing options
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym access for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
About the Role
The Tamworth Diabetes Service provides care to both inpatients and outpatients at Tamworth Hospital, operating Monday to Friday through face-to-face and telehealth appointments. The service is delivered by a dedicated team of Nurses and a Dietitian who support people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and other forms of diabetes.
As the Dietitian, you will:
Deliver tailored dietary advice, education, and management support to patients meeting service criteria
Work closely with diabetes educators, medical officers, and allied health professionals
Support patients across the lifespan from childhood to adulthood
Enhance access to care, build patient understanding, and strengthen self-management
Participate in one-on-one consultations, group education, and clinic-based sessions
You will receive:
Professional support from the Dietetics Department Head of Discipline
Operational support from the Diabetes Service Nursing Unit Manager
Orientation and ongoing learning opportunities through diabetes educators, MHL, training days, and team/dietetics meetings
About You
You are a compassionate, capable clinician who is enthusiastic about supporting people living with diabetes. You bring a patient-centred approach, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
You will also demonstrate:
Understanding of diabetes technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring
Clinical experience supporting adults, children, and women with diabetes in pregnancy
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Confidence working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
Capacity to supervise students or less-experienced staff
Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality care
Essential Requirements
Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, enabling eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Association of Australia (or equivalent qualification recognised by the employer)
Additional Information:
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alison Harding on Ali.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
.
