Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian (Lvl 1-2) - Growing Healthy Kids – Paediatric Weight Management Service - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 31 Dec 2026

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1-2

Remuneration: $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week

About the Opportunity

There is an exciting opportunity in Primary and Community Health for a Dietitian to join the Paediatric Weight Management Service. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering evidence-based nutritional care to children, young people, and their families. You will work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Paediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, a Social Worker, Exercise Physiologist, Administrative Officer, and fellow Dietitians. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with the MDT to conduct individual assessments and develop tailored nutrition care plans to support families to make sustainable lifestyle changes. This position will commence in January 2026.

Position details:

- This position is district wide, with the location negotiable.

- The position may be extended depending on service needs.

- Flexible work arrangements are available within Primary and Community Health.

What You'll Be Doing

This position is responsible for providing patient-centred and high-quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD Growing Healthy Kids (GHK) Childhood Overweight and Obesity Management Service, including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; providing and participating in education and evaluation; supervising students as appropriate; and participating in ongoing professional development. Growing Healthy Kids contributes to the NSW Premier's priority of a 5% reduction in child overweight and obesity by 2025. For more information, please go to the NSW Health plan brochure at the URL provided in the original description.

Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and to natural features such as the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing with major shopping centres, entertainment venues and development nearby. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have both metropolitan hubs and rural areas, offering diverse experiences.

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.

- Must hold a Bachelor or Postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.

- Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics practices.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Demonstrated experience in the prescription and delivery of nutrition care to children and their families.

- Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those holding a C class license (P1 or P2) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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 and corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is safe, high-quality, and personalised care, with staff support and empowerment 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 Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

South Western Sydney Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from diverse communities to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child-safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. Existing staff and applicants are expected to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children seriously and to act to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Indigenous communities in New South Wales.

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