Senior Clinical Dietitian
Opportunity exists for a temporary part time Senior Clinical Dietitian at Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale Community Health and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time positions available until 22 January 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ624186
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
· Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
· Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
· Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
This position is located across multiple sites at Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale community health centre and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice. Clinical area allocation is based on clinical need.
What you'll be doing
This position is required to be part of a Monday to Friday 5-day Clinical Dietitian service. Workdays are negotiable based on availability and service needs. The Senior Clinical Dietitian provides a high-quality Nutrition and Dietetics service to allocated clinical areas. The Senior Clinical Dietitian provides supervision to junior and support staff. As a key member of the healthcare team, the Senior Clinical Dietitian is an advocate for nutrition services. The Senior Clinical Dietitian is active in maintaining standards of quality nutritional care, education and consultancy for patients, staff and the wider community. The Senior Clinical Dietitian is involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services. The Senior Clinical Dietitian will identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, as well as develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience with a minimum as a Level 2 Dietitian.
- Provide evidence of proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals and external service providers. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
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For role related queries or questions contact Aida Rizk on Aida.Rizk@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 5 December 2025
