Dietitian Level 4 - Unit Head, Shoalhaven Hospital Group
Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.
$126,524 - $129,591 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 27 June 2027 | Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital (SMH) | REQ654935 | Grade: Dietitian Level 4 | Applications close: 10 May 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
A great opportunity exists to join the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) Nutrition & Dietetics Department in the role of Nutrition & Dietetics Unit Head – Shoalhaven Hospital Group. This is an exciting time to join the team with the Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital redevelopment planned to open in July 2026.
The position operationally manages the dietitians at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital, David Berry Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospitals as well as dietitians working with Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre and Shoalhaven Transitional Aged Care Service.
The position is based at and includes a clinical caseload at Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital. Some travel is required across sites in the Shoalhaven Hospital Group and some meeting attendance at other sites in the Illawarra. We are seeking a Dietitian with experience in operational & clinical management of a team or looking to develop their leadership skills. The preferred candidate will have recent and relevant clinical experience to lead a team of Dietitians across a range of settings. The position has operational responsibility for Dietitians working within a range of regional acute, sub-acute and community settings.
The Unit Head reports to the Director of Nutrition and Dietetics and works closely with the ISLHD Nutrition & Dietetics management & leadership team to deliver high quality clinical dietetic services.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit focusing on high dependency and coronary patients, Children’s Ward and Maternity Unit, as well as a purpose-built regional Cancer Care Centre.
The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in mid-2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development. allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop. There has never been a better time to join the progressive and expanding team in the Shoalhaven providing the highest standard of care to the Shoalhaven community.
To find out more about the redevelopment, visit our website or watch the flythrough of the new hospital here.
There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.
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 selection criteria 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)
- Eligible for membership in Dietitians Association of Australia
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 27 June 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
Job-share may be considered for this temporary role.
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.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Elise Gruber on Elise.Gruber@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.
