Clinical Dietitian Level 4 - Oncology

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.00 - $129,591.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ642823
Applications close: Sunday, 8 March 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) Nutrition and Dietetics Department in the role of Clinical Dietitian Senior in Oncology.  The POWH is a specialist centre for the care of patients with complex head and neck cancer and upper gastrointestinal cancers.

Benefits

• A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
• Orientation and supported transition into your new role
• Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
• Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
• 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
• Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page. 

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. 

As a senior dietitian in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics you will be team leader for department's Oncology team, actively involved in quality improvement, service review, and service development activities. All senior staff are involved in clinical supervision of junior staff and students.

Further, as a department senior, this position will work with the Head and Deputy Head of Department, together with the other Level 4 Clinical Seniors, to provide high level guidance, leadership and management of aspects of the Department. 

Where you'll be working

The team comprises nineteen dedicated dietitians ranging from new graduate to experienced clinical specialists. As a team we are committed to ensure that the nutrition care of patients and clients are at the forefront of service delivery. 

The Prince of Wales Hospital is a quaternary referral and teaching hospital - a great place to develop your career.  It is located in Randwick, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The hospital is undergoing redevelopment and has just opened a new acute services building.

Selection Criteria:

1. Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award
2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience
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. Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence
5. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a complex 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

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 contact Margaret Holyday on Margaret.Holyday@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

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 characteristic 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.

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-POWH-SSEH@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 Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website