Clinical Dietitian

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Postgrad pathways

Not-for-profit

Job summary

Join St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney as a Dietitian in a fixed-term full-time role within Nutritional Services. You will assess patients, develop individualized nutrition care plans and provide education to support recovery.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics with Dietitians Australia eligibility, and at least 3 years of clinical experience in a multidisciplinary setting. Bonded by the hospital ethos, you will contribute to high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition and 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 2027. 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

• Exceptional Rewards: 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


• An Amazing Workplace: 84% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)


• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care


• World-Class: Collaborate with global leaders across more than 100 medical specialties and 60 service areas


• Surgical Innovation: Work with eminent surgeons using next-gen robotics in cardiac, neuro & orthopaedic


• Premium Care: Deliver deeply personalised, patient-centred care in a 100% private-room en-suite facility


• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios


• Professional Growth: Accelerate your career with clinical education programs & funded postgrad pathways


• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

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