Dietitian (Lvl 1 - 2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT

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Dietitian
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REQ593203 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 Hours per week, until March 2026
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1 /2
Remuneration:  $37.03 – $52.83 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ593203
Application Close Date: 10/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 13/08/2025 - 20/08/2025
Contact Details: Celeste Ly | (02) 9616 8355 | Celeste.Ly@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position



About The Opportunity
Are you ready to make a real impact in both inpatient and outpatient care? This is your chance to join the South Western Sydney Local Health District and shape the future of nutrition and dietetic services during the exciting Fairfield Hospital redevelopment.
Be part of transformative healthcare infrastructure working across diverse patient settings and upskill in complex areas as well as contribute to innovative quality improvement initiatives. You will be deliver high-quality nutritional care to individuals and groups, including assessments, support, education, and counselling. You'll receive regular supervision, CPD opportunities, and a strong clinical support network to help you thrive.

What we’re looking for
Flexibility to work a rotating roster—including weekends, public holidays, and on-call shifts when needed. If you're driven, adaptable, and passionate about making a difference in people’s health journeys, we’d love to hear from you.

Take the next step in your career with a role that offers flexibility, diversity, and the opportunity to make a difference.
APPLY TODAY! to become part of our team of Dietitians.


What you'll be doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centered and high quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement and research as required. 

Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.

Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.

The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.

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.

  1. Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
  2. Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics Practices.
  3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, group education skills and computer skills including CBORD 
  4. Demonstrated ability and commitment to quality improvement, continued professional development and evidence based practice 

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

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. 

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. 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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