Permanent Full Time Level 3 Paediatric Dietitian

NSW Health; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertaining

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Sydney Children’s Hospital Network in Randwick seeks a Paediatric Dietitian Level 3 to plan, coordinate and deliver nutrition services for paediatric inpatients and outpatients. You will work across inpatient and outpatient settings within the Nutrition and Dietetic Department alongside a team of dietitians and dietary assistants.

You will contribute to evidence-based care, education, research and leadership to optimise growth and nutrition for children with chronic or complex

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive nutritional service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients attending the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network.
• Work across inpatient and outpatient settings in a range of clinical areas as directed by the Manager of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition and Dietetic Department to advocate for optimised nutrition for children through evidence-based clinical care, education, research and leadership.

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Dietitian Lvl 3
Remuneration:121568 - 125507 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ689141
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 24 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Dehlsen on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the level 3 paediatric dietitian is to plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive nutritional service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients attending the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. The department is made up of a team of dietitians and dietary assistants.

The Nutrition and Dietetic Department aims to work in partnership to advocate for optimised nutrition for children through evidence based clinical care, education, research and leadership. We specialise in addressing the unique nutritional needs of children from neonates to adolescents, across a range of clinical domains. Our primary aim is to optimise the growth and nutritional status of all children with chronic and complex medical conditions.

The clinical load of this level 3 dietitian will be determined based on the needs and priorities of the department. The level 3 dietitian however will be expected to work across a range of clinical areas, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, as directed by the Manager of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au