Dietitian (Lvl 3) - Growing Healthy Kids - Temp PT

Dietitian (Lvl 3) - Growing Healthy Kids - Temp PT

💼 South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ615353

Employment Type : Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week, until December 2026

Location : SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification : Dietitian Level 3

Remuneration : $56.68 - $58.52 per hour

About the Opportunity

There is an exciting opportunity in Primary and Community Health for a Senior Dietitian to join the Paediatric Weight Management Service.

In the Growing Healthy Kids role, you will play a key part in delivering evidence-based nutritional care to children and young people (aged 2–18 years) 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 in making sustainable lifestyle changes.

You will be making a real impact on the lives of children and their families, working across multiple community clinics, and being part of services that value innovation, equity, and excellence in paediatric nutrition.

• This position is district wide, with the location negotiable.
• The position may be extended depending on service needs
• Flexible work arrangements are available within Primary and Community Health

What You'll be Doing

This position is responsible for providing patient centred and high quality nutrition services to clients, including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students and Level 1-2 dietitian as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

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.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership / Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

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

Eligibility for Permanent Appointment

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

Equal Opportunity 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 ability and people from the LGBQ+ community to apply.

Child Safe Culture

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.

Traditional Owners Acknowledgement

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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