Senior Dietician - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

🔍 Dubbo, Dubbo Health Service | Orana

📁: Dietitian

📅   : REQ588107 Requisition #

📅   : 4 days ago Post Date

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietician Level 4
Remuneration: $121,658.00 – $124,607.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 July 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Dietician – Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Dubbo

About the role
The Senior Dietitian – Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing clinical leadership and high-quality services to patients/clients of the Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) to meet health and wellbeing needs.

This position is responsible for the provision of a clinical nutrition service consistent with evidence-based practice to Community Adult Mental Health Clients and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Community Clients and their families/carers, as well as to the Mental Health Inpatient Services at Dubbo Health Service (Gundaymarra and Barraminya).

The position will use extensive specialist knowledge to provide professional leadership for the Dietetic Service and direct clinical nutrition services to mental health client groups, their family members and carer’s within a multidisciplinary perspective.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Emma O’Brien on 02 6881 4000 or at eema.obrien@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD