Clinical Dietitian (Lvl 1-2) - Growing Healthy Kids – Paediatric WeightManagement Service - Temp FT

Clinical Dietitian (Lvl 1-2) - Growing Healthy Kids – Paediatric Weight Management Service - Temp FT

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 31 Dec 2026

Location : SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification : Dietitian Level 1-2

Remuneration : $1,407.22 - $2,007.58 per week

Requisition ID : REQ615364

Application Close Date : 30 / 10 / 2025

Interview Date Range : 03 / 11 / 2025 – 10 / 11 / 2025

Contact Details : Fang Lin – |

About The Opportunity

There is an exciting opportunity in Primary and Community Health for a Dietitian to join the Paediatric Weight Management Service. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering evidence-based nutritional care to children, young people, and their families. You will work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Paediatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Psychologists, a Social Worker, Exercise Physiologist, Administrative Officer, and fellow Dietitians. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with the MDT to conduct individual assessments and develop tailored nutrition care plans to support families to make sustainable lifestyle changes.

What You'll Be Doing

This position is responsible for providing patient‑centred and high‑quality nutrition services to patients in SWSLHD Growing Healthy Kids (GHK) Childhood Overweight and Obesity Management Service, including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; providing and participating in education and evaluation; supervising students as appropriate; and participating in ongoing professional development. Growing Healthy Kids contributes to the NSW Premier's priority of a 5% reduction in child overweight and obesity by 2025.

Where You'll Be Working

South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. It is close to public transport, a short drive to the beach, and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park. The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centres, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates. As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation at your fingertips.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Must hold a Bachelor of Post Graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
• Relevant clinical experience and good knowledge of current Dietetics Practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Demonstrated experience in the prescription and delivery of nutrition care to children and their families.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging : South Western Sydney Local Health District employees can enjoy benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness : Employees receive discounted Gym Membership / Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience : Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to positively transform staff, patients, consumers, and communities experiences. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalized and all staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Permanent Appointment Eligibility : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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