Head of Department Nutrition and Dietetics- Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale Community Health Centre and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
Opportunity exists for a permanent Head of Department at Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale Community Health Centre and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $2,424.83 - $2,483.61 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ624148
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
Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale Community Health Centre and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice
What you'll be doing
The Head of Department Nutrition and Dietetics is a key member of the Mona Vale Hospital Allied Health Clinical Leadership and Management Team. This position provides leadership to ensure the provision of a high standard of clinical nutrition service at Mona Vale Hospital, Brookvale Community Health Centre and Adolescent and Young Adult Hospice. 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 Mona Vale Hospital 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.
- Extensive experience in tailoring verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for internal and external service providers. Demonstrated proficient computer literacy and ability to confidently use health information systems.
- 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 Karen Percy on Karen.Percy@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: 5 December 2025
