Senior Dietitian - Palliative Care

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 
Position Classification: Dietitian – Level 3 
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Hours Per Week: 20 
Requisition ID: REQ645084 
Location: Negotiable within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District  
 

Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Specialist Palliative Care service is underpinned by an interdisciplinary approach for the provision to end of life and palliative care for patients with a life limiting illness and support for their carers and families.  

MLHD are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Specialist Palliative Care Dietitian who is ready for a new adventure. As a Specialist Palliative Care Dietitian (Level 3), you will be a part of the Specialist Palliative Care team and collaborate with Dietetic teams within MLHD, providing quality services to patients with a life limiting illness in MLHD to meet their health and wellbeing needs.

About the Role:

In this rewarding role, you will provide high-level assessment and therapeutic services to palliative care clients, applying advanced clinical reasoning skills with a high degree of autonomy. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Palliative Care team and dietitians across the district to embed evidence-based nutrition and dietetics practice in palliative and end of life care.

Other responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide clinical supervision to junior dietitians, Allied Health Assistants and students, and contribute actively to MLHD Nutrition and Dietetics and Allied Health networks.  
• Maintain accurate documentation within relevant KPIs, NSW Health Directives and professional, legal and ethical standards.  
• Lead quality improvement, service evaluation and research activities, while fostering a positive workplace culture and commitment to Aboriginal health outcomes.

About You:

Successful applicants will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA)
• Demonstrate high-level clinical knowledge, skills, and experience within your specialty area
• Proven leadership capabilities including staff supervision, negotiation, and advocacy
• Excellence in communication, education, and training delivery
• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement programs
• Strong time management skills with ability to respond to varying workloads
• Current Class C Driver's Licence
• Vaccination Category A compliance
• National Criminal Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check

Why Join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District, we live our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. You'll be part of a supportive network that values professional development, cultural competence, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits include:

• Professional development opportunities and clinical supervision
• Involvement in MLHD Nutrition and Dietetics and Allied Health networks
• Support for evidence-based practice activities and research

Ready to Apply?

If you're committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

For more information, please contact: Molly Witenden on Molly.Witenden@health.nsw.gov.au

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. 

More information: 

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Applications close: 22 March 2026 

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds