Senior Clinical Dietitian Team Leader

• Lead and mentor a high‑performing clinical dietetics team

• Shape inpatient and outpatient nutrition services at a tertiary hospital

• Drive clinical excellence, education and service innovation

Manage clinical dietetics services, lead and develop teams, deliver expert nutrition care and build future practice at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 29th January 2027)   
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4   
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour  
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) 
Location: Westmead Hospital  

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia’s leading tertiary referral hospitals, delivering complex care, research and education in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment. The Dietetics and Nutrition Department plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes across inpatient and outpatient services.

• You’ll be part of a collaborative, values‑driven team where leadership, learning and innovation are encouraged.

• Large tertiary hospital with diverse and complex caseloads

• Highly skilled allied health workforce and supportive leadership

• Strong culture of collaboration, research and education

• Opportunities to influence service design and clinical practice

• Located in Sydney’s vibrant Western Sydney health precinct

   

What you'll be doing 
As Senior Clinical Dietitian Team Leader, you will lead a team of clinical dietitians while also managing a clinical caseload in designated specialty areas. Working closely with the Department Head and Deputy Head, you will help shape high‑quality, safe and responsive nutrition services.

• Manage and supervise a team of clinical dietitians across inpatient and outpatient services

• Deliver expert clinical nutrition advice and manage a complex clinical caseload

• Coordinate student placements and provide high‑quality clinical education

• Drive service improvement, policy development, quality and safety initiatives

• Contribute to research, service redesign and achievement of national standards

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a workplace where you can grow, lead and make a real impact on patient care every day. We value diversity, support flexible work and invest in your professional development.

Apply today and help build healthier futures at Westmead Hospital.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia. 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical dietetics experience and a broad generalist knowledge of clinical nutrition

2. Demonstrated evidence of providing advice to managers on clinical service development including implementation/procedure development, evaluation, and redesign.

3. Demonstrated experience in the clinical supervision of staff/students and evidence of contribution to education activities

4. Well-developed communication, coaching and facilitation skills.

5. Ability to work as an effective team member in a busy environment

6. Excellent time management and organisation skills. Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and in a team

7. Able to display good computer skills and experience with meal/diet ordering systems such as Cbord and Cerner, virtual programs such as MS Teams, SharePoint and experiences with telehealth and electronic medical records

8. Experience in designing, implementing, leading, developing and evaluating research/quality improvement projects

Requisition ID: REQ645480 
Applications Close: 30th April 2026  

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• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Wendy Tu (wendy.tu@health.nsw.gov.au)