Dietitian Deputy Head of Department

Dietitian Deputy Head of Department – Coastal Network

*Employment Type*
: Temporary Part Time

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

*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 all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We Are Southern

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

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 your gross income
• Annual Leave LoadingWhat you'll be doing The Allied Health Department Head is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, leading the delivery of quality services in dietetics to patients/ clients of the SNSW Local Health District in order to meet their 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 and lead a multidisciplinary team, taking leadership in clinical and operational decision making.
• Ability to effectively 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 drivers licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up

*Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases*
This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

*Australian Work Rights*
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see

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