Clinical Dietitian

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit employer

Postgraduate pathways

Clinical education programs

Fitness benefits

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney is seeking a Dietitian for a fixed-term 12-month role within the Nutritional Services team. You will deliver evidence-based nutrition care, assess patient needs and develop individualised care plans as part of a multidisciplinary unit in Sydney's inner city.

Requirements include tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for Dietitians Australia, at least 3 years of clinical dietetic experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for Dietitians Australia membership.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical dietetics experience.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; experience supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualised care plans.
• Deliver evidence-based nutrition care to support health and recovery.
• Provide education and support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical dietetic experience

Autonomous & team player

Communication skills

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor/Master in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney – Sydney CBD NSW

Full time

15d ago , from St Vincents Health Australia

Role type: Fixed term 12 month contract full time or part time

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.
• 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.

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