Senior Paediatric Dietitian

⭐ Elevate paediatric nutrition excellence across two major hospitals

⭐ Champion quality improvement for complex paediatric care

⭐ Lead, mentor and shape future dietetic practice

Manage specialised paediatric nutrition care, build clinical excellence and create meaningful change for young patients and their families.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 16/02/27)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3 
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location:  Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital, a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to delivering high quality patient centred care for local families.

• Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team that values innovation and compassion
• Contribute to growing paediatric and neonatal services across both campuses
• Be part of a culture that supports learning, respect and professional growth
• Access ongoing education and development opportunities
• Play a key role in enhancing patient experience and outcomes

What you'll be doing 
You will provide expert paediatric dietetic care while leading clinical improvements and supporting the development of junior clinicians and students.

• Deliver high quality assessments, counselling and therapeutic diet plans for paediatric patients
• Provide clinical expertise to medical, nursing and allied health teams
• Lead quality improvement initiatives in paediatric and neonatal nutrition
• Supervise and support Level 1 and 2 Dietitians, Dietitian Assistants and students
• Represent the department at internal and district level meetings and forums

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

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable for membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA).

Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for full membership of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia

2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the nutritional management of complex paediatric patients and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice.

3. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.

4. Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff

5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature

6. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff

7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning

8. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required

Requisition ID:  REQ620056
Applications Close: 11th January 2026

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• 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 Caroline Cusack at Caroline.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au