Dietitian (Level 3) - Transition Aged Care Program - Port Macquarie Community Health

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Lvl 3
Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ690775
Applications Close: Tuesday 22nd 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
The Dietician provides advanced clinical leadership and high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred nutrition services within the Transition Aged Care Program (TACP) and Aged Care Transitional Intervention Program (ACTIP) in the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network. 
  
The role supports older people with complex health and care needs to optimise nutritional status, independence, and health outcomes following hospital discharge.  

About You
You are an experienced and compassionate Dietitian with recognised qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia. With extensive clinical experience supporting older adults, you have developed a strong understanding of age-related nutritional challenges and the application of contemporary dietetic practices to improve health outcomes, promote independence, and enhance quality of life.

You are passionate about delivering person-centred, evidence-based nutrition care and are confident managing complex clinical situations both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your ability to assess nutritional needs, develop individualised care plans, and provide practical interventions enables you to make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of older people across a variety of healthcare settings.

Recognised for your excellent communication, education, and relationship-building skills, you are adept at engaging with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals. Whether delivering individual counselling, facilitating group education sessions, or contributing to team discussions, you communicate complex nutritional information in a clear, supportive, and accessible manner.

You are committed to continuous quality improvement and professional growth, actively incorporating current research and best practice principles into your clinical work. Highly organised and technologically proficient, you possess strong computer skills, including experience with CBORD and other clinical information systems, enabling you to support effective service delivery and accurate documentation. With a current NSW Driver Licence and a dedication to improving outcomes for older adults, you bring professionalism, initiative, and a genuine commitment to excellence in dietetic practice. 
  
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.