Senior Clinical Dietitian
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Opportunity exists for a temporary part-time Senior Clinical Dietitian (Level 4) at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH).
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 26 November 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $63.81 - $65.36 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ641073
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
Department of Nutrition Services, RNSH. Positions within RNSH Nutrition Services are appointed on the relevant grading, not to a specified clinical area. Clinical area allocation is based upon departmental need.
What you'll be doing
The position is required to be part of the face to face 7-day Clinical Dietitian service inclusive of weekends and public holidays as rostered/required. The weekday hours of work are 0800-1630 or 0830-1700, as well as participation in the 'late shift' roster (rotational) with hours of 0830-1700 to support departmental technical staff.
The Senior Clinical Dietitian (Level 4) is a key member of the Nutrition Services Clinical Leadership and Management Team. This position provides leadership to ensure the provision of a high standard of clinical nutrition service at Royal North Shore Hospital. This includes the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services, clinical supervision and support of staff, development and implementation of innovative service models and initiatives. The position is a clinical specialist in one or more key clinical areas for RNSH and is responsible for ensuring that all consumers requiring clinical nutrition intervention are provided with the best possible quality of assessment and care based on established professional standards and best practice.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics and eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Minimum experience as level 2 Dietitian.
- Demonstrated experience in, leading, initiating, mentoring, completing and presenting quality improvement activities, research and service evaluation process. Extensive experience in clinical teaching and supervision for students and allied health staff.
- Extended skills and specialised knowledge in the provision of current clinical dietetic practice. Ability to take responsibility for the delivery of evidence-based practice for consumers, carers and families.
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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Hooker on natalie.hooker@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: 24 February 2026
