Clinical Dietitian

*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, $2,007.58 per week

*Requisition ID:*
REQ615364

*Application Close Date:*
30/10/2025

*Interview Date Range:*
03/11/2025 – 10/11/2025

*Contact Details:*
Fang Lin – |

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.

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; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students as appropriate; and participate 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;

*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 the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

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 of Post Graduate 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 the team
• Demonstrated experience in the prescription and delivery of nutrition care to children and their families.
• 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*
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.

*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

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