CCLHD - Dietitian - Level 1/2 (Community)

NSW Health; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued day off each month

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport discounts

Free flu vaccinations

Telehealth support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Free professional development courses

Secondment opportunities

Job summary

NSW Health is offering a maternity-relief Dietitian role across Central Coast Local Health District. The position supports home and community-based nutrition care for adults with chronic, neurological or end-of-life needs. It features a varied clinical caseload within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, group education and ongoing professional development, with a strong learning culture and supervisory support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides for full membership of Dietitians Australia.
• Current NSW driver licence.
• Clinical experience with chronic, neurological, progressive or end-of-life care in community settings.
• Strong assessment, intervention and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to integrate self-management and evidence-based practice into care.
• Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-led nutrition assessment and intervention in home, community and group settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and allied health assistants to deliver client-focused care.
• Support group education initiatives in community centres as part of broader programs.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development within Community Allied Health.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Group facilitation

Self-management

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Time management

Education

Nutrition & Dietetics degree

NSW driver licence

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time
Position Classification:Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration:$40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week:32
Location:Across CCLHD
Requisition ID:REQ699159
Applications Close:Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.59pm

Central Coast Local Health District’s Community Allied Health Services are growing and expanding – leading new and innovative models of care with the focus on keeping our community healthy, safe and where possible, receiving care in their homes.

This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with notice in alignment with the applicable Award. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.

About the Opportunity

Our Community Allied Health Services deliver care across home, community and group program settings, supporting people to remain safe, independent and well in their own homes wherever possible. This role is ideal for an appropriate qualified Dietitian who thrives on a diverse, interesting and varied clinical caseload in both home and community settings, and who enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team context.

The team has a strong culture of learning and development with strong clinical supervision and support.

The roles include working with clients across:

• Chronic, progressive and neurological conditions.
• Age-related functional decline.
• End-of-life and palliative care in community settings.

In these roles you will:

• Provide evidence-led nutrition assessment and intervention across home, community and group program settings in compliance with the Dietitian’s Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues and allied health assistants to deliver timely, client-focused care.
• Support group education initiatives delivered at community centres as part of broader allied health programs.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development activities within Community Allied Health.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides for full membership of the Dietitians Australia and a current NSW driver licence.
• Clinical experience providing clinical nutrition services to clients with chronic, neurological, progressive, age-related conditions or end of life care in community settings.
• Strong assessment, intervention, and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to integrate self-management and evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Georgina Rosee
Phone: [phone] ***
Email: **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3*** for one-on-one support.

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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