Clinical Dietitian - Temporary
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 July 2027 a Temporary Part Time position is also available
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ682015
Application Close: 16 August 2026
The St George Hospital Department of Nutrition & Dietetics is seeking a motivated and dedicated Dietitian to join our team providing high quality clinical nutrition and dietetics services to patients of St George Hospital.
Where you’ll be working
Our department is a large team of dedicated dietitians (ranging from early career to experienced clinical specialists), Dietitian Assistants and a Dietitian Assistant Supervisor. We have innovative Dietitian Assistant clinical pathways providing support to Dietitians across the hospital. We have a Clinical Educator dietitian supporting our student teaching and training with our University partners. As a team we are committed to supporting each other to ensure the delivery of excellent nutrition care to our patients and clients.
The St George Hospital and Health Services is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. It is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales and is not only the largest hospital within the Local Health District, but is among the leading centres for trauma and emergency management in the State. The hospital is a 10-minute walk from Kogarah station. The hospital’s areas of special expertise include cancer services, critical care, gastrointestinal and cardiothoracic surgery and women’s and children’s health care.
The hospital is currently undergoing redevelopment and recently opened a new Kensington Street Building (KSB), bringing together a range of day only, ambulatory and outpatient services along with three levels of inpatient beds. The KSB includes our brand new Allied Health staff hub where we enjoy abundant natural light, district views from our department and staff balcony, new meeting facilities along with a whole floor dedicated to Allied Health outpatient services. The St George Hospital redevelopment provides staff, patients and carers with a first-class facility, designed to meet the health needs of our community, now and into the future.
The Role
Plan, coordinate, and implement in-depth levels of clinical expertise and extensive specialised knowledge within Nutrition and Dietetics in order to provide high quality Dietetic care to patients consistent with NSW Health, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.
Additional Benefits
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
- Recent and relevant experience in a comparable acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters commensurate with years of experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and the application of evidence based practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Suzie Daniells via email at Suzie.Daniells@health.nsw.gov.au
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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