Dietitian - Deputy Head of Department - Coastal Network

6 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Dietitian - Deputy Head of Department - Coastal Network – Temporary Part Time role at Illawarra Mercury.

Location and Details

Location: Site Negotiable within the Coastal Network – Bega and Moruya

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3

Remuneration: $56.69 to $58.52 per hour

Hours Per Week: 23

Requisition ID: REQ601094

Applications Close: 6 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and extending to the Victorian border, it includes the NSW South Coast, Southern Tablelands, Great Dividing Range and Snowy Mountains. We operate 18 facilities and our hospitals care for more than 200,000 people. We are a major local employer and our staff are part of the local communities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others with diverse experiences and perspectives are encouraged.

What We Offer

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
  • Corporate Health and Fitness program
  • 12% Superannuation on top of gross income
  • Annual Leave Loading
What You'll Be Doing

The Allied Health Department Head is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, leading the delivery of quality dietetics services to patients/clients of the SNSW Local Health District to meet health and wellbeing needs.

Selection Criteria
  • Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia (DA).
  • Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Extensive knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work collaboratively, lead a multidisciplinary team, and take leadership in clinical and operational decision making.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise dietetics caseloads across a small regional team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and leading implementation of evidence-based practice.
  • Demonstrated experience in participating in clinical research and knowledge of the research process.
  • Demonstrated high-level problem solving and project management skills.
  • Current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to drive/travel as required (may involve long distances).

Aboriginal people seeking support in applying for roles can visit the Stepping Up website to assist with applications for NSW Health positions: Stepping Up.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

This is a Category 'A' position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015, including proof of vaccination against influenza for staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities or working in NSW Health owned RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

To apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia (Temporary Visa holders are eligible to apply in accordance with visa conditions).

For more information: www.immi.gov.au

How to Apply / Additional Information
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For role-related queries, contact Deanna Manie on 0458 314 *** or email ************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the convenor if you require assistance.

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