Paediatric Dietitian - Level 4

🌿 About the Role - Dietitian Level 4

As a Dietitian Level 4 at John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH), you’ll bring your advanced clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary Paediatric Oncology and Haematology team, delivering specialised dietetic assessment and management for children and young people.

🤝 Reporting to the Service Manager, Nutrition and Dietetics, you’ll work collaboratively with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to support the nutritional needs of paediatric patients, contribute to their treatment and recovery, and help optimise health outcomes throughout their care journey.

💙 This is an opportunity to apply your specialist knowledge in a meaningful clinical setting, making a lasting difference to children, young people and their families during some of their most challenging times.

📍 Where You’ll Be Working

🌟 Join the Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics Department at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, a leading children’s health service within the Hunter New England Local Health District. You’ll work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting the nutritional health, growth and development of infants, children and young people. Be part of a collaborative paediatric environment where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to children and their families, helping deliver high-quality, family-centred care when it matters most.

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:

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network

Career progression opportunities within NSW Health

Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees

Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay

Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• 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.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

🌟 Dynamic and forward-thinking, embracing innovation and continuous improvement to enhance paediatric nutrition care.

💙 Compassionate and empathetic, placing children, young people and their families at the heart of every interaction.

🤝 A confident and collaborative leader, inspiring teamwork, sharing expertise and driving positive clinical outcomes.
 

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for temporary part time vacancies.

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

• Extensive experience with meeting the supervision needs of other staff and students. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership to individuals and teams.
• Extensive postgraduate experience in paediatric dietetics.
   

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Webster on Liz.Webster@health.nsw.gov.au