Senior Dietitian – Oncology
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Job Summary
Job Description:
Role title: Senior Dietitian Oncology
Role type: Permanent full-time
Role grade: Level 3
Department and location: Nutrition and Dietetic Services St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst
Salary: $112396 - $116038 p.a. Super Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
Provide expert nutrition care to oncology patients in particular to those with head and neck cancers requiring the ability to manage complex therapeutic dietary interventions and enteral feeding including coordinating ongoing care post-discharge.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary oncology teams contributing to ward rounds and clinical meetings while helping to develop and implement new policies and practices.
Lead the planning implementation and evaluation of oncology nutrition services driving continuous service improvements and maintaining high standards of care.
Engage in clinical research quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice to advance oncology nutrition care.
Supervise and mentor dietitian students and early career staff fostering professional development and supporting ongoing personal growth.
About you
Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited by Dietitians Australia with eligibility for full membership and preferably APD status; overseas graduates must have passed the Dietitians Australia DSR exam.
Highly experienced in complex acute care settings with a preference for ENT oncology experience and a proven ability to manage complex clinical cases with sound clinical judgement.
Skilled in providing clinical services within a tertiary organisation solving complex problems in partnership with patients and the healthcare team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating leadership and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-demand environment with competing priorities.
Committed to quality improvement and research with experience leading designing and evaluating projects that drive positive change.
Why work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave
Work for NSW Health Get your leave entitlements transferred!
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the requirements of the role addressing each of the About You criteria.
For more information please reach out to
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Code of Conduct:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
