Senior Clinical Dietitian

Lead, grow and thrive as a Dietitian at Manning Hospital – coastal living, diverse cases, meaningful impact every day.

Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Manning Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Requisition ID: REQ642191
Applications Close: Sunday 15th March 2026

This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3. 

Build your career where lifestyle meets opportunity. Based at Manning Hospital in Taree, this role offers the chance to work in the beautiful Manning Valley, surrounded by idyllic beaches, scenic bushland and welcoming coastal communities. Taree is less than two hours north of Newcastle and four hours from Sydney, offering both connection and escape.

About the Facility

Manning Hospital is a 202-bed hospital providing a wide range of specialty services. This position offers exposure to a broad case mix across clinical areas, delivering both challenge and professional growth within a supportive regional health setting.

The Role

As a Dietitian Level 3 Clinician, you will provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers to support optimal health outcomes.

You will:

• Deliver advanced patient-centred care and clinical advice with minimal direct supervision
• Ensure care is provided within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and aligned with evidence-based best practice and NSQHS standards
• Apply evidence-based practice across interventions, health promotion, education and research
• Manage competing clinical priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Work within scope of practice and seek support when required
• Lead and evaluate team activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families/carers, multidisciplinary teams and external providers to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Participate in ongoing education, clinical supervision and provide supervision to students and less experienced staff

About You

• Highly motivated, showing initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative team player
• Committed to your own professional development and sharing knowledge and ideas with the team 
   

Requirements:

• 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.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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. 
• 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.
 

1. Please describe your recent clinical dietetic experience in an acute facility, including the range of case mix you have managed and your approach to nutrition care in this setting.

2. Provide an example of how you have worked both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to manage complex clinical situations. How did you contribute to achieving positive outcomes?

3. Describe a situation where you applied professional and ethical boundaries while problem-solving in a complex environment. Additionally, outline your experience supervising students and/or less experienced staff, including how you supported their development.

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 Hayley Ashe on hayley.ashe@health.nsw.gov.au