? Lead clinical nutrition care and make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes
? Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a supportive healthcare environment
? Drive quality improvement, education and clinical excellence across Nutrition & Dietetics

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working
Join the Nutrition and Dietetics Service at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where you will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical settings.

- This is an opportunity to take on a senior clinical role where your expertise, leadership and commitment to improving patient outcomes will contribute to the ongoing development of Nutrition and Dietetics services across Western Sydney.

- Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals within Western Sydney Local Health District.

- Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to support complex patient needs.

- Be part of a service committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

- Support the career development of Level 1/2 Dietitians, Dietitian Assistants and students.

- Contribute to a culture of person-centred care, collaboration and learning.

What you'll be doing
As a Senior Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition and dietetic services to inpatients and outpatients while supporting the delivery and continual improvement of clinical services.

- Assess nutritional needs and provide diet education,



counselling and therapeutic nutrition interventions.

- Provide clinical supervision and professional support to Dietitians, Dietitian Assistants and students.

- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research, accreditation and evaluation activities.

- Develop and deliver education and resources for health professionals, patients and consumers on nutrition, diet therapy and nutritional support.

- Represent Nutrition and Dietetics at relevant clinical and professional forums, supporting the Department Head as required.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

- Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable for membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA).

Selection Criteria

1. Substantial post graduate experience in a range of clinical areas and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice.

2. Well-developed written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, effective time management and ability to prioritise workload.

3. High level computer skills, including experience in using CBORD Diet Office System and Cerner eMR or equivalent

4.



Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others in service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff.

5. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement, with the ability to work independently with minimal direct clinical supervision, but also effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

6. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.

7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.

8. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required.

Requisition ID: REQ684573
Applications Close: 14 September 2026

Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

📌 Senior Dietitian (Blacktown)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Blacktown