Senior Clinical Dietitian Team Leader
Lead and mentor a high‑performing clinical dietetics team
Shape inpatient and outpatient nutrition services at a tertiary hospital
Drive clinical excellence, education and service innovation
Manage clinical dietetics services, lead and develop teams, deliver expert nutrition care and build future practice at Westmead Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 29th January 2027)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s leading tertiary referral hospitals, delivering complex care, research and education in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. The Dietetics and Nutrition Department plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient services.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, values‑driven team where leadership, learning and innovation are encouraged.
Large tertiary hospital with diverse and complex caseloads
Highly skilled allied health workforce and supportive leadership
Strong culture of collaboration, research and education
Opportunities to influence service design and clinical practice
Located in Sydney’s vibrant Western Sydney health precinct
What you'll be doing
As Senior Clinical Dietitian Team Leader, you will lead a team of clinical dietitians while also managing a clinical caseload in designated specialty areas. Working closely with the Department Head and Deputy Head, you will help shape high‑quality, safe and responsive nutrition services.
Manage and supervise a team of clinical dietitians across inpatient and outpatient services
Deliver expert clinical nutrition advice and manage a complex clinical caseload
Coordinate student placements and provide high‑quality clinical education
Drive service improvement, policy development, quality and safety initiatives
Contribute to research, service redesign and achievement of national standards
Ready to make a difference?
Join NSW Health and be part of a workplace where you can grow, lead and make a real impact on patient care every day. We value diversity, support flexible work and invest in your professional development.
Apply today and help build healthier futures at Westmead Hospital.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
Qualification: Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical dietetics experience and a broad generalist knowledge of clinical nutrition
Demonstrated evidence of providing advice to managers on clinical service development including implementation/procedure development, evaluation, and redesign.
Demonstrated experience in the clinical supervision of staff/students and evidence of contribution to education activities
Well-developed communication, coaching and facilitation skills.
Ability to work as an effective team member in a busy environment
Excellent time management and organisation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and in a team
Able to display good computer skills and experience with meal/diet ordering systems such as Cbord and Cerner, virtual programs such as MS Teams, SharePoint and experiences with telehealth and electronic medical records
Experience in designing, implementing, leading, developing and evaluating research/quality improvement projects
Requisition ID: REQ645480
Applications Close: 30th April 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Wendy Tu (wendy.tu@health.nsw.gov.au)
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
