Dietitian Level 3 - Sustaining NSW Families
Do you enjoy working to improve outcomes for children and their families? Are you a Dietician looking for a new opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team providing support to vulnerable families?
$58.95 - $60.86 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 8 hours per week until 27 June 2027 (Wednesday availability essential) | Nowra Child and Family Health Service | REQ644916 | Grade: Dietitian Level 3 | Applications close: 15 March 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
If you’re looking to make a real impact in the early years of life, join us as a Dietitian with the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) team in the Shoalhaven.
SNF is a multidisciplinary home visiting program supporting families from pregnancy until their child’s first or second birthday. We work with families experiencing vulnerability, providing holistic, relationship based support during the critical early years.
In this consultation focused role, you’ll: provide specialist advice on infant feeding, growth, and early childhood nutrition; support Nurse Home Visitors in assessing nutritional risk; contribute to multidisciplinary case reviews and deliver staff education and parent groups
You’ll be backed by strong clinical governance and the Kids & Families allied health network - all within a collaborative, reflective, and supportive team culture. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference for families, we’d love to hear from you!
For more information please visit ISLHD Sustaining NSW Families Team
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.
ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporarily funded position until 27 June 2027 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Claire O'Brien on Claire.OBrien1@health.nsw.gov.au
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
