Dietitian - Diabetes Service

NSW Health; Kingswood; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NSW Health at Nepean Hospital Diabetes Centre invites applications for a dietitian to join a busy multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on evidence-based nutrition management for diabetes in paediatric, adolescent and adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, including Telehealth options.

The successful candidate will lead in education, contribute to service development, and work within a supportive, patient-centred culture that prioritises safety, quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Extensive experience in clinical nutrition including paediatric and adult care with diabetes management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nutritional assessment and management for people with diabetes across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Deliver education to patients, healthcare professionals and community groups to promote best practice in diabetes care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development within the Diabetes Centre.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Diabetes management

Pediatric and adult nutrition

Education

Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 31/10/2027) (Job share may be considered)

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $66.36 - $67.97 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Requisition ID: REQ704590

Applications Close: 23/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Nepean Hospital Diabetes Centre, a busy and highly regarded multidisciplinary service providing care to paediatric, adolescent and adult patients across the district. The service supports people living with diabetes in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including specialised care during pregnancy, and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

The Diabetes Centre is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation, with plans to strengthen collaboration with community clinicians through a co-commissioning process focused on integrated care for people with type 2 diabetes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of contemporary models of care that improve outcomes for patients across the district.

The successful applicant will bring extensive experience in the evidence-based management of type 1 diabetes and complex type 2 diabetes. They will adopt a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring management plans prioritise safety, quality outcomes and positive experiences for patients, carers and families. Consultations are delivered across a variety of settings, including individual and group appointments, both face-to-face and via Telehealth.

Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will play a key role in the ongoing development of clinical programs and quality improvement initiatives within the service. The incumbent will provide expert nutritional assessment and management for people with diabetes and those at risk of developing diabetes, while also supporting and educating clinicians from other disciplines to enhance patient care. The role will involve delivering education to patients, healthcare professionals and community groups, promoting best practice and empowering individuals to effectively manage their health.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a progressive and patient-focused service while contributing to the future direction of diabetes care.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical nutrition (including paediatric and adult), with advanced clinical reasoning skills and knowledge/experience in evidence-based dietary approaches/management of diabetes mellitus.
• Extensive clinical experience with chronic and complex diseases and demonstrated high level of knowledge, skills and clinical expertise for dietary management in the setting of chronic disease
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, with well-developed skills in clinical supervision and student teaching and training
• Ability to operate professionally and with minimal supervision but also function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to lead and complete quality improvement and service evaluation processes
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to service management via review of service provision, practice development and/or redesign to improve services, operations and outcomes
• Current driver's licence and willingness to use for work purposes

Additional Information

• For role related queries or questions contact Rossana Van Meeuwen on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
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