Senior Mental Health Dietitian (Lvl 3) - SWSLHD Physical Health Service - Perm/Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ657798
Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Dietitian Level 3: $2,240.23- $2,312.82 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Applications close: 10/05/2026
Contact: Isabella Sierra on Isabella.Sierra@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Dietitian within South Western Sydney’s Mental Health Service. This position plays a central role in supporting the medical nutrition therapy of mental health consumers across inpatient and community services across Liverpool and Fairfield Mental Health Service. We are looking for a dietitian with strong clinical and advocacy skills, with specialist knowledge in mental health, who is passionate about promoting dietetics to consumers and clinicians. The role is integrated into a multidisciplinary service that involves a Clinical Nurse Consultants, Exercise Physiologists, Peer Support Worker and General Practitioners. The service supports physical health interventions for mental health consumers, aims to upskill mental health staff, engages with multiple stakeholders to improve continuity of care. This position will be supported by the Dietetics Department within Liverpool Hospital in addition to oversight from the Mental Health Service and will additionally work alongside a speciality Mental Health Dietitian position at Campbelltown Hospital. The preferred candidate will be able to manage their caseload independently and work flexibility across inpatient and community sites. This role will provide the opportunity to support student supervision, quality and research initiatives.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a keen interest in supporting the physical health care of individuals living with severe mental illness
- Capacity to flexibly prioritise engagement and clinical management based on clinical and individual needs.
- Be able to manage caseloads flexibly across inpatient and community settings
- Support food service processes and quality improvement initiatives
- Work alongside a variety of stakeholders
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Can you describe a time when you managed a complex mental health case load, including how you applied your advanced clinical knowledge, collaborated with carers or external providers, and ensured evidence-based care?
Tell us about an initiative you have contributed to that improved service quality or clinical practice, including how you worked independently or within a multidisciplinary team, supervised staff or students, and used communication or systems such as CBORD to support the outcome.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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