Allied Health Reliever - Dietitian

Take your Dietetics career further with a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact across diverse communities and clinical settings.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + super
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ658206
Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Interviews will be held: Thursday, 18th June 2026


About the program:
The Allied Health Reliever Program within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a well-established and unique service, operating since 2007 to support continuity of care across rural and regional communities.

Originally focused on rural and sole clinician sites, the program expanded in 2023 to provide coverage across the entire district, including Newcastle and Lower Hunter.

The service delivers flexible allied health support across:

• Inpatient, outpatient and community settings
• Adult and paediatric populations
• Multiple professions including Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology

The program is centrally supported by the Allied Health Directorate and plays a critical role in maintaining service delivery during staff leave periods and vacancies.

The Dietitian will provide cover to teams across the facilities for blocks based on leave requests.

This role offers a unique opportunity that is highly attractive to candidates seeking variety and growth:

• Diverse clinical exposure across specialties, settings, and populations
• Opportunity to rapidly build advanced clinical skills
• Work across Newcastle and Lower Hunter locations, gaining broad system experience
• Flexible, dynamic work environment – no two placements are the same
• Strong professional support network within the Allied Health Directorate
• Contribution to equity of healthcare access, particularly in supporting continuity of services
• Ideal for clinicians seeking career development, variety, and autonomy
  
   

About you:

• Adaptability and flexibility – ability to work across varied clinical environments
• Strong clinical dietetic skills across adult and/or paediatric practice
• Effective communication skills – engaging with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Organisational skills – managing workload in new settings
• Independence and confidence as a clinician
• 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. Please upload a copy of your qualification/s with your CV.

Support and development:
The candidate will be well supported through:

• On-site clinical supervision at each placement
• Oversight from the Allied Health Directorate
• Orientation to each service and team
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to build a broad skillset across diverse clinical areas

There is an expectation of initial orientation and informal training at each placement, with ongoing learning embedded in the role.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for 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.
• 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. Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
2. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex situations.