Clinical Dietitian (Level 1/2) - Part Time
Clinical Dietitian Level 1/2
Employment Type: Temporary- Part -Time Until November 2026
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $ 45.00 per hours plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24 hours
Requisition ID: REQ647076
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday 12th April 2026
Clinical Dietitian (Level 1/2) - Part time
Where you'll be working
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
Sutherland Hospital is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven and enthusiastic Level 1/2 Dietitian to join our team of Dietitians in a part time capacity until November 2026. Two positions are available & an eligibility list will also be created for future vacancies.
The successful occupant of this position will be an integral part of the Dietetic Department and will be responsible for the provision of high quality, evidence-based Nutrition and Dietetics services. The level 1/2 dietitian will have the opportunity to further develop high level clinical skills and knowledge; be involved in quality improvement activities; provide clinical supervision to students on clinical placement as appropriate; attend relevant clinical and department meetings, including ongoing continued professional development. They will be expected to provide Nutrition and Dietetic care to our consumers across the hospital, which may also include the outpatient setting.
Sutherland Hospital is a 375-bed major metropolitan hospital and teaching hospital. The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient services to Sutherland Shire residents, including surgical, medical, emergency, maternity, child, youth and family, critical care, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health and community-based services.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award
- Recent and relevant experience in a comparable acute hospital setting
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters commensurate with years of experience
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and the application of evidence based practice
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Applicants are required to submit their CV and a cover letter to their application.
For role related queries or questions contact Alicia Baxter Payne on alicia.baxterpayne@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
- If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
