Opportunity exists for a temporary part-time Senior Clinical Dietitian (Level 4) at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH). People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4 Remuneration: $66.36
- $67.97 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ705385 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, compelling 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 is required to be part of the face to face 7-day Clinical Dietitian service inclusive of weekends and public holidays as rostered with

working hours
of 0830-1700. This position may also be required to work blocks of time as Tuesday-Saturday to assist with additional support for the weekend roster. The weekday hours of work are 0800-1630 or 0830-1700, as well as participation in the 'late shift' roster with hours of 0830-1700 to support departmental technical staff. The Senior Clinical Dietitian provides a high quality Nutrition and Dietetics service to allocated clinical areas. The Senior Clinical Dietitian provides supervision to junior and support staff. As a key member of the healthcare team, the Senior Clinical Dietitian is an advocate for nutrition services. The Senior Clinical Dietitian is active in maintaining standards of quality nutritional care, education and consultancy for patients, staff and the wider community. The Senior Clinical Dietitian is involved in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on services. The Senior Clinical Dietitian will identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice, as well as develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.



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 and eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Minimum experience as level 2 Dietitian.
• Extensive experience in tailoring verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills for internal and external service providers. Demonstrated proficient computer literacy and ability to confidently use health information systems.
• Demonstrated experience in, leading, initiating, mentoring, completing and presenting quality improvement activities, research and service evaluation process. Extensive experience in clinical teaching and supervision for students and allied health staff.
• Extended skills and specialised knowledge in the provision of current clinical dietetic practice. Ability to take responsibility for the delivery of evidence-based practice for consumers, carers and families. Need more information?
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• Find out more about applying for this position 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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 13 November 2026

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