Team Lead and Clinical Dietitian
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 12 March 2027
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 6
Remuneration: $145,900 - $149,512 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ635285
Application Close: 16 February 2026
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REQ635285 - Team Lead and Clinical Dietitian
This is an exciting career opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated dietitian to further develop their skills and experience in the leadership and management of clinical nutrition services.
The role
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.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
You will assist the Nutrition and Dietetics Department Head, in the operational direction, leadership and management of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department within St George Hospital. Your high level of clinical expertise will be required to support the dietetics workforce to deliver high quality nutrition care to diverse patients/clients across the hospital’s services consistent with NSW Ministry of Health (MoH) and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards. This includes the day-to-day co-ordination of clinical service delivery; the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services; clinical supervision and support of staff and the development and implementation of innovative service models and initiatives. The position contributes directly to the development of policy, with consideration of the strategic context. This position also manages a clinical caseload.
St George Hospital is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. It is an accredited, principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales and is not only the largest hospital within the Local Health District, but is among the leading centres for trauma and emergency management in the State. The hospital’s areas of special expertise also include cancer services, critical care, cardiothoracic surgery and women’s and children’s health care.
Our department is a large team of dedicated dietitians (ranging from early career to experienced clinical specialists), Dietitian Assistants and a Dietitian Assistant Supervisor. We have innovative Dietitian Assistant clinical pathways providing support to Dietitians across the hospital. We have a clinical educator dietitian supporting our student teaching and training with our University partners. As a team we are committed to supporting each other to ensure the delivery of excellent nutrition care to our patients and clients.
The hospital is currently undergoing redevelopment with a brand new Kensington Street Building (KSB) opening in April 2026. The KSB brings together a range of day only, ambulatory and outpatient services that are currently being delivered from a number of locations around the hospital campus. This will improve accessibility for patients and their carers; particularly for those less mobile or who have chronic health conditions. The KSB will also include three levels of inpatient beds, Allied Health outpatient clinics and an Allied Health staff hub. The St George Hospital Redevelopment will provide staff, patients and carers with a first-class facility, designed to meet the health needs of our community, now and into the future.
Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- Extensive clinical experience within nutrition and dietetics.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-level guidance, leadership, and strategic management of staff, resources, and services, with a strong focus on building team capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes while applying evidence-based practice to enhance clinical outcomes within the designated area.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Suzie Daniells via email at Suzie.Daniells@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
Reasonable Adjustments
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-STG@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.
Information for applicants
- 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.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- 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.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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