Dietitian Level 3 - Community Mental Health - Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Lvl 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 pro rata
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ687009
Applications Close: Thursday 24th September 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing
Practising and promoting safe, efficient and effective Inpatient, Outpatient/Community care that reflects current standards of Nutrition and Dietetics practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures. Contribute to service development by identifying, leading and evaluating quality improvement projects and providing professional oversight to junior staff.   

About You
You are a passionate and experienced Dietitian with recognised tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia. With extensive experience across healthcare settings, you have developed strong clinical knowledge and expertise in assessing, managing, and supporting patients with a wide range of nutritional needs, delivering evidence-based interventions that contribute to improved health outcomes and patient wellbeing.

You are highly skilled in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating patient-centred care and ensuring nutrition management is effectively integrated into broader treatment plans. Your ability to build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare professionals enables you to communicate complex nutritional information in a clear, practical, and supportive manner.

As a natural leader, you bring well-developed interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, allowing you to contribute positively to team culture, mentor colleagues, and support service development initiatives. You are committed to maintaining high standards of practice through continuous professional development, evidence-based care, and active participation in quality improvement activities that enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Organised, adaptable, and motivated by delivering high-quality healthcare, you thrive in dynamic clinical environments and consistently demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and a commitment to excellence. Holding a current NSW Driver Licence, you are flexible and able to travel as required to support the delivery of nutrition and dietetic services across a range of healthcare settings. 
  
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .
 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ  

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.