Community Dietitian (Level 3) - Home Based Therapy

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free courses via Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Community health resources

Job summary

NSW Health—Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Community Dietitian (Level 3) for Home Based Therapy. You will deliver community dietetics assessments and interventions to frail older clients and oversee the HBT service across SLHD sites.

The role is primarily based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, with possible duties at Canterbury Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital. This temporary part-time position supports NSW Health’s commitment to excellence in public health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Post Graduate degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Experience in clinical nutrition for older people.
• Strong computer literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide community dietetics assessments and interventions for Home Based Therapy clients across three SLHD sites.
• Oversee the Home Based Therapy Dietetic service and ensure optimal health outcomes for frail older clients.
• Based primarily at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital with potential duties at Canterbury Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Community experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor / Post Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Community Dietitian (Level 3) - Home Based Therapy

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week) up to June 2029
Position Classification:Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour + Superannuation
Location:Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ704671

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

The Dietitian will provide effective and efficient community dietetics assessments and interventions to the clients of the Home Based Therapy (HBT) service, and oversight of the HBT Dietetic service, across three sites within SLHD. Ensuring provision of optimal health outcomes for frail aged clients of the service.

This position will be primarily based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital but you may be required to work at Canterbury Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor / Post Graduate degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge, skill and community experience in the provision of clinical nutrition in the treatment of older people.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, high level verbal, written and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

Benefits and Perks

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

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Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visitSLHD Benefit

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'

For enquiries, please contact Dayle Sweikert via email at **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 12 November 2026

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