Opportunity exists for a permanent full-time Clinical Research Specialist Dietitian (Level 6) at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH).

Why Join NSLHD

- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Dietitian Level 6

Remuneration: 1$2,908.01 - $2,979.99 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ694710

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces,



a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working Positions within RNSH Nutrition Services are appointed on the relevant grading, not to a specified clinical area. Clinical area allocation is based upon departmental need. What You'll Be Doing The position of the Clinical Specialist Research Dietitian participates in all activities required to provide an effective clinical nutrition service for Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) and as this relates to the allocated clinical speciality. In addition, this position is responsible for guiding quality assurance, development of better practice and clinical research with the department and is actively involved in teaching staff and students in their field of expertise. The position is required to participate on relevant high-level committees, representing Nutrition and Dietetics for the department or Local Health District (LHD).





The position is a clinical specialist in one or more key clinical areas for RNSH and is responsible for ensuring that all patients requiring clinical nutrition intervention are provided with the best possible quality of assessment and care based on established professional standards and best practice.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Recent, extensive and diverse clinical experience at level 2 or above in a wide range of clinical nutrition areas and up-to-date knowledge of dietetic practice.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical supervision of staff.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and facilitate high level clinical research and quality improvement within health, inclusive of independent statistical analysis and interpretation, and its application to clinical practice.

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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Hooker on [email protected] This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 30 September 2026

📌 Clinical Specialist Research Dietitian (Sydney)
🏢 Northern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney