Senior Gastro Surgical Dietitian
đź©ş Lead complex gastrointestinal and surgical nutrition care
🏥 Advanced clinical role across acute and outpatient services
đź“š Influence practice, policy, education and quality improvement
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 – $120,680 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals form a large, dynamic health service delivering comprehensive care to a diverse and growing community. You will join a collaborative Nutrition and Dietetics department known for clinical excellence, innovation and strong multidisciplinary partnerships.
• Large, busy teaching hospital environment with varied caseloads
• Supportive and experienced dietetics and allied health teams
• Strong focus on evidence-based practice and service development
• Opportunities to contribute to research and quality initiatives
• Inclusive culture that values learning, leadership and growth
What you'll be doing
You will provide advanced, specialised nutrition care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders and those undergoing surgery, while playing a key leadership and consultancy role across the hospital.
• Deliver high level assessment, counselling and therapeutic diet management
• Act as a clinical consultant to medical, nursing and allied health staff
• Lead development and review of nutrition policies, protocols and resources
• Supervise junior dietitians, assistants and students in clinical practice
• Contribute to education, research and quality improvement activities
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 Criteria
Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of Dietitians’ Australia
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of Dietitians’ Australia.
Up-to-date knowledge, skills and competence in the nutritional management of patients with gastrointestinal disease and surgery.
Extensive experience in the nutritional management of patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders and surgery.
Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.
Well-developed skills in clinical supervision and student teaching and training.
Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a specialised multidisciplinary team that provides services to patients with gastrointestinal disorders and surgery.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and experience with initiating and leading quality improvement projects.
Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required
Requisition ID: REQ631345
Applications Close: 23rd February 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Caroline Cusack at Caroline.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
