Clinical Dietitian

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pre-tax savings

Fitness Passport

Private health discount

Postgrad pathways

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is seeking a Dietitian on a fixed-term, full-time basis. You will assess patients\' nutritional needs, develop personalised care plans and educate patients to support health outcomes, within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers exciting opportunities to work in a leading private hospital with postgraduate pathways and strong professional development support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Demonstrated minimum 3 years clinical dietetic experience.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients\' nutritional needs and develop individualised care plans.
• Provide education and support to help patients achieve health outcomes.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based nutrition care.

Skills

Dietitian

Education

Bachelor\'s in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

Job Description: Role title: Dietitian. Role type: Fixed term contract full time. Shift details: Monday - Friday 38 hours. Department and location: Nutritional Services, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney. Salary: Level 1 / 2

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney, Sydney’s premier inner-city private hospital. Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded in 1857 by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a world-class tertiary facility, we are at the forefront of medical innovation, featuring high-acuity interventional suites, next-gen surgical robotics for complex specialties, and cutting-edge oncology backed by the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre. Here, you will work alongside global leaders and access funded postgraduate pathways to accelerate your career. Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

We are seeking someone on a fixed term capacity starting either December 26 or January 27. As a Dietitian, you will play a vital role in supporting patients' health, recovery and wellbeing through the delivery of evidence-based nutrition care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualised care plans and provide education and support to help patients achieve the best possible health outcomes.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Demonstrated minimum 3 years clinical dietetic experience.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable experience

• Experience with University student supervision.
• Demonstrated quality improvement achievements.
• Experience in acute patient care.

What we can offer you at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney

• Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks.
• Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually.
• 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey).
• Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care.
• Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas.
• Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic.
• Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility.
• Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways.
• Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.

Visa & Work Rights

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Contact Information

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail].

Company Background

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.