Public Health Nutritionist Level 1-2
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1
Remuneration: $79419 - $113,301 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ687887
Location: Wallsend
Applications Close: Thursday, 1st October 2026
Where you'll be working
Hunter New England Population Health (HNEPH) is responsible for the delivery of Population Health services to the people of the Hunter and New England regions. Our Population Health Unit is divided into two service teams; Health Protection and Health Promotion.
Population Health has 3 sites Wallsend, Tamworth and Taree. This position is based at Wallsend Health Campus, which has free parking.
The Opportunity
This position will be responsible for delivering healthy eating and physical activity programs as part of the Munch and Move program to Early Childhood Education and Care Service services across the HNE LHD region. You will work as part of a coordinated team to deliver best practice implementation strategies and contribute to the development and evaluation of innovative strategies. The position reports to the ECEC Program Manager. The successful candidate will be supported by a number of staff including a Program Manager and Project Officers in the team. Support will be provided in the form of work-based learning activities, including project participation, job shadowing, mentoring and performance-based feedback.
About You
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:
✨ Well-developed communication and partner engagement skills
✨ The ability to work as part of a team, and independently
✨ The ability to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner
✨ The ability to problem solve
✨ Well-developed computer skills
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics, Eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Association of Australia and Accredited Practising Dietitian status
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
- Demonstrated experience in Population Health/ Health Promotion/ Community Nutrition projects, including supervision of nutrition students and provision of specialist advice in public health nutrition
- Demonstrated skills in project planning, implementation, evaluation and dissemination in delivering best practice, evidence based public health nutrition related programs
- Demonstrated experience using written, verbal, interpersonal and technology-based communication skills to develop and maintain relationships and to effectively motivate change in practices and behaviours
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 Nicole Pearson on nicole.pearson@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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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