Dietitian - Supportive and Palliative Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Education Training Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Job summary

NSW Health, Nepean Hospital, is seeking a Dietitian to provide high-quality nutrition and dietetic services to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness within the Supportive and Palliative Care Team. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional care across inpatient and community settings, supporting patients and families with a holistic, person-centred approach.

The role sits within NBMLHD’s Primary Care and Community Health Unit, offering opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Australia, or other equivalent qualification.
• Experience delivering nutritional/dietetic management for inpatients/outpatients with advanced life-limiting illness, chronic illness, oncology or palliative care.
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and exercise professional judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to professional development and knowledge of quality improvement.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Current Driver's Licence for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional needs for patients to enhance quality of life.
• Deliver coordinated nutrition care across inpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care across patient journey.
• Support patients and families through a person-centred approach.

Skills

Nutrition and Dietetics

Evidence-based practice

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Dietitian - Supportive and Palliative Care

Location: Nepean Hospital

Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ707093

Applications Close: 24/11/2026

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.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and compassionate Dietitian to join the Supportive and Palliative Care Team. This role provides high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients with advanced, life-limiting illness, supporting individuals and their families through a person-centred and holistic approach to care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Supportive and Palliative Care team, you will play a key role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nutritional needs to enhance the quality of life and support patients' individual goals of care. The position delivers coordinated care across both inpatient and community settings, ensuring continuity of service throughout the patient journey.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while working within a supportive and experienced interdisciplinary team.

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 ability to provide nutritional and dietetic management for inpatients and/or outpatients with advanced, life-limiting illness, chronic illness, oncology or palliative care needs.
• Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based practice and exercise professional judgement on routine matters in line with years of experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD

Additional information:

• For role related queries or questions contact Krishnageetamony Pather 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
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.