New Graduate Dietitian (Level 1)

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

EAP counselling

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport access

Telehealth nutrition resources

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a new graduate Dietitian to provide nutrition care and counselling to inpatients and outpatients across Balmain, Canterbury and Concord Hospitals. The role supports quality assurance within a busy clinical service and may involve supervising students.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and demonstrate strong communication and

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
• Completed Nutrition and Dietetics course in the current calendar year to commence this New Graduate role in the following calendar year, with evidence of excellent academic performance.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality Dietetic service to patients/clients and carers to ensure optimal health outcomes.
• Offer nutrition care, education, counselling and nutrition support to inpatients/outpatients.
• Participate in quality assurance and service development activities; may supervise students.

Skills

Nutritional care

Counselling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2028 Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1 Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $1,778.52 per week + Superannuation Location: Balmain Hospital, Canterbury Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital Requisition ID: REQ700279

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

To provide a high quality Dietetic service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service. This will include providing nutrition care, education, counselling, and nutrition support to inpatients and/or outpatients in a clinical area. Exercise professional judgement in line with years of experience. Is actively involved in quality assurance and service development activities within the department. May be involved in clinical supervision of students. For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
• Completed Nutrition and Dietetics course in the current calendar year to commence this New Graduate role in the following calendar year, with evidence of excellent academic performance (Please include the name of your final clinical placement supervisor as a referee and a transcript of academic record).
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us! Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals. For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

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. While we recognise the role of AI tools in modern work, preference will be given to applications that reflect authentic, human-generated responses. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their own voice, critical thinking, and creativity.

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/ Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’ To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn For enquiries, please contact Andrea Alano on [phone] or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 1 November 2026 11:59pm For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’