Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 31/10/2027)

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 5

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $71.27 - $73.00 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ692592

Applications Close: 27/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

Springwood Hospital and Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital provide vital healthcare services to the Blue Mountains community.

Springwood

Hospital delivers a range of allied health, rehabilitation, aged care and palliative care services, with strong ongoing support from the local community.

Blue Mountains

District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, the only remaining ANZAC Memorial hospital in New South Wales, provides acute care services to a population of approximately 80,000 people. Together, these hospitals are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes for the communities they serve.





We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dietitian to undertake the role of Deputy Head of Dietetics during a period of maternity leave coverage. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to leadership and service development within the department. In this position, you will support the Head of Department in the operational management of Dietetics services across Nepean, Springwood and Blue Mountains Hospitals, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred and cost-effective care.

The successful applicant will play a key role in workforce development, service planning, quality improvement, research, education and professional governance activities, while contributing to the effective management of human, financial and physical resources. As a member of the Allied Health Leadership Team, you will actively participate in strategic planning, service development and broader organisational initiatives across the district.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership and operational responsibilities with an active clinical caseload. If you are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with a passion for service excellence and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to take this next step in your career with us. Apply today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport





NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. What you will bring to the role

- Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
- Extensive clinical Dietetics experience with advanced clinical expertise and leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated ability to provide professional leadership, clinical governance, supervision and workforce development to support high-quality Dietetics services.
- Demonstrated experience in staff development, clinical supervision, student education and fostering a positive learning culture.
- Demonstrated experience in service development, quality improvement, implementation of evidence-based practice and/or clinical research activities.
- Demonstrated operational management skills including workforce coordination, service planning, resource management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience in conflict resolution, performance development and change management.
- Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel across NBMLHD facilities as required.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information?

1. For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Taylor on [email protected]

📌 Deputy Department Head Dietetics (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney