Permanent Full Time Paediatric Level 1/2 Dietitian

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Sydney Children's Hospital Network is seeking a permanent full-time paediatric dietitian (Lvl 1–2) in Randwick to contribute to high-quality nutrition care for paediatric inpatients and outpatients within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across inpatient and outpatient settings, support teaching and quality improvement, and engage in evidence-based practice within the Nutrition and Dietetic Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or post-graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical dietetics
• Experience working with children and their families
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Capacity to contribute to teaching and training activities
• Commitment to ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the Nutrition and Dietetic Department's goals by providing high-quality nutrition services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients
• Work across inpatient and outpatient settings as directed by the Manager of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department
• Engage in evidence-based clinical care, education, research and leadership within the department
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to teaching and training activities

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Teaching and training

Education

Bachelor or post-graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Dietitian Lvl 1-2
Remuneration:79419 - 113301 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705831
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 8 November 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 1/2 paediatric dietitian is to actively contribute to the goals of the Nutrition and Dietetic Department. The Department's primary goal is to provide a high-quality 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 1/2 dietitian will be determined based on the needs and priorities of the department. The level 1/2 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)

• Bachelor or post-graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical dietetics
• Experience working with children and their families
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Capacity to contribute to teaching and training activities
• Commitment to ongoing quality improvement initiatives

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.