Virtual Adult Obesity Care Pathway Developer and Senior Clinician
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 01/01/2029)
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ665367
Applications Close: 01/06/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Dietitian or Exercise Physiologist or Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist or Social Worker Level 4: $63.81 - $65.35 per hour
Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.
We are seeking a motivated Virtual Adult Obesity Care Pathway Developer and Senior Clinician to join the Family Metabolic Health Service (FMHS), a multidisciplinary clinic based at Nepean Hospital that supports people living with severe obesity across the lifespan.
In this unique role, you will be a team player, working as part of a team to convert the established model of care in the adult (non-pregnant) pathway to a virtual model of care (Living Well) using a pre-specified co-design process, which you will then pilot test and evaluate. You will also work within FMHS clinics, both in individual and group settings, and as a coach in Living Well. This role will involve close collaboration with primary care providers.
If you are passionate about utilising your knowledge and expertise in your field to contribute where it matters most, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Credentials and registrations in an eligible allied health profession as follows: Dietitian: 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 Physiotherapist: Tertiary qualifications in Physiotherapy and current registration as a Physiotherapist with AHPRA Clinical psychologist: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with AHPRA Social worker: Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers Occupational Therapist: Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA Exercise Physiologist: Bachelors degree in exercise and sports science or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer
- Extensive specialist knowledge and demonstrated advanced reasoning skills in obesity management, including the ability to provide a consultation service across NBMLHD. Maintains professional competencies for the relevant allied health discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to apply professional judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks specific to virtual obesity model of care development and delivery and severe obesity clinical care. Fulfills the safety and quality accountabilities of the role to ensure the development and delivery of safe, high-quality care in line with the NBMLHD Clinical Governance Framework.
- Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services, including the ability to assist and provide guidance to service managers in the development of clinical services in response to demand and client needs.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to education activities related to obesity management.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical supervision and support to health professionals, technical and support staff.
- Ability to co-lead the design, development, evaluation and operationalisation (as a clinician) of a virtual model of care for severe obesity management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and/or deliver virtual care for a clinical setting.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Kathryn Williams on Kathryn.Williams2@health.nsw.gov.au
