Senior Renal Dietitian
Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
The Senior Renal Dietitian Level 4 is a key member of the MLHD Renal Service, responsible for providing evidence based clinical Dietetics services to inpatient and outpatient clients across MLHD, as per service direction / guidelines. The position works closely with Dietitians across the LHD, as part of the Dietitian team and network, providing leadership, support and supervision to peers and junior staff.
As the Senior Dietitian – Renal Service, you will be responsible for:
Clinical Practice Deliver high-quality, complex dietetic services across MLHD including outreach and telehealth, using advanced clinical reasoning and autonomous professional judgement.
Renal Nutrition Expertise Serve as the primary renal nutrition consultant, providing specialist advice to clinicians across MLHD to ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Supervision & Education Supervise and support Dietitian Levels 1–3, allied health assistants and students, contributing to district-wide learning and development.
Quality & Research Lead quality improvement initiatives, participate in clinical research, and deliver in-service education to meet evolving health needs.
Leadership & Culture Promote a positive workplace culture through effective communication and conflict resolution, with a commitment to improving Aboriginal health outcomes.
Planning & Reporting Prioritise caseloads and lead service planning, evaluation and reporting in line with KPIs and MLHD directives.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.00 – $129,591.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 24
Requisition ID: REQ655132
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
What MLHD offer:
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasin
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status and eligibility for Dietitians Australia membership.
Advanced clinical skills and experience in evidence-based dietetic practice, with specialist expertise in renal nutrition.
Proven leadership and supervisory experience within multidisciplinary team settings, supporting staff and students across local and district levels.
Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.
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 Kelly Anne Marchioni - Renal Stream Manager on KellyAnne.Marchioni@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 6 May 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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