Dietitian (Lvl 1/2) - Temp FT
🔍 Rosemeadow, Rosemeadow Community Health Centre | Western Sydney
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30 June 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,359.63 - $1,939.70 per week
Requisition ID: REQ534402
Application Close Date: 24/11/2024
Interview Date Range: 27/11/2024 – 04/12/2024
Contact Details: Fang Lin – 0436 807 135 | fang.lin@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Clinical Dietitian to join the Growing Healthy Kids Paediatric Weight Management Service. We strive to provide an integrated and family-oriented approach to supporting children and young people who are above a healthy weight and to help them develop positive health habits. You will work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team which also includes administrative support.
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent or temporary, full-time, part-time positions.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centred and high quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD Growing Healthy Kids (GHK) Childhood Overweight and Obesity Management Service including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development.
Growing Healthy Kids contributes to the NSW Premier's priority of a 5% reduction in child overweight and obesity by 2025.
For more information, please go to; https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/SWSLHD_Plan_Brochure.pdf
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics Practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality processes and the application of evidence based practice within the field of Dietetics
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and evidence based practice
- Excellent computer skills, including electronic medical record systems
- Demonstrated experience in the prescription and delivery of nutrition care to children and their families.
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to evidence based nutrition care in the field of obesity management.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
