Dietitian - Oncology (Lvl 4) - Perm PT
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- Dietitian
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- REQ576984 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 15 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4
Remuneration: $61.35 - $62.84 Per Hour
Requisition ID: REQ576984
Application Close Date: 09/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 11/06/2025 – 18/06/2025
Contact Details: May Mak – (02) 8738 6757 I May.mak@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital Dietetics Department is looking for an experienced dietitian specialised in oncology to join the team. This position works closely with the Dietetics team and the multidisciplinary oncology team.
In addition to clinical direct patient care, the successful applicant also leads and supports various activities, such as research, quality improvement project and service development.
We are looking for someone who is independent, work well within a multidisciplinary team and able to manage multiple competing priorities. The specific work days are Thursday and Friday.
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to clients in Liverpool Hospital including applying high level clinical skills to patients as per caseload/clinical specialty; supervising students and dietitians as appropriate; and participating in ongoing professional development.
The position will also provide leadership in quality improvement, service development and evaluation, and support educational activities related to their clinical expertise.
The position supports the head of department with advice on clinical service development, practice and redesign in response to demand and client needs as per caseload/clinical specialty; and advocates across the local health district.
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics giving eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Please describe how you apply your relevant clinical expertise and advance skills to meet the requirements of this role.
- How have you incorporated evidence based practice into the requirements of this role?
- Please provide examples of how you have led others to develop and translate skills and experience in your clinical area of expertise.
- Please provide examples of how you have developed networks with internal and external stakeholders for improving patient care and advocacy
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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