Dietitian level 1/2

NSW Health; Forbes; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Forbes, NSW, is seeking a Dietitian Level 1-2 to join the Community & Primary Health Care team as maternity/paternity leave cover. The role involves delivering nutrition services across inpatient and outpatient settings, with independent work and occasional travel.

Shifts run 08:00–16:30 on weekdays, 38 hours per week. This temporary role provides maternity/paternity leave cover and is based at Forbes site within Lachlan Health Service, covering Parkes and Forbes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad generalist nutrition service across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform nutrition assessments, interventions, monitoring and education for a diverse caseload.
• Work independently with some travel as required.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until 23rd April 2027)( Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1-2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Forbes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Dietitian level 1-2
Forbes - Community & Primary Health Care

About the role

This position is in Forbes and is part of the wider Community & Allied Health Physiotherapy team across Lachlan Health Service. Lachlan Health Service incorporates both Parkes and Forbes, and staff work across both sites when required. As a Level 1-2 Dietitian you will be supported by the Senior Dietitian working in a team of two. This is a temporary Level 1/2 Dietitian position providing maternity/paternity leave cover.

The successful applicant will work as a sole dietitian at the site, delivering a broad generalist nutrition service across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide nutrition assessment, intervention, monitoring and education for a diverse caseload. Some travel will be required.

Shifts times 08:00 to 16:30 – opportunity for flexibility. Weekdays.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Nicole Farrell-Litwin on 02 6861 2*** or at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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