Dietitian Level 3 Sustaining NSW Families Plus Pilot

Nourish little lives. Support thriving families.

Requisition ID:REQ686055
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until July 2027
Position Classification:Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 to $63.29 per hour superannuation salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week
Location: Wallsend Campus
Applications Close: Sunday 6^thSeptember 2027

About the role and where you will be working

Join theSNF Plus Pilotand make a meaningful difference to children and families across Greater Newcastle.

Based atWallsend youll be part of an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team supporting vulnerable families. Youll bring your expertise toweekly case reviews provide clinical consultation and work directly with families throughhome visits and telehealth.

With outreach across theGreater Newcastle area this is an opportunity to use your skills in acollaborative family-centred servicewhere your expertise can make a real difference

About you

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Dietitian with expertise in infant and child nutrition growth and development breastfeeding feeding challenges and the introduction of solids.

You will bring a family-centred evidence-based approach with the ability to identify concerns early build strong relationships with families and empower parents and carers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their children.

You will be a compassionate collaborative and innovative clinician who thrives working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is well supported by the Child and Family Health leadership Allied Health and Child and Family Health Nursing teams.

Orientation and support will be provided on commencement. All Dietitians are required to maintain mandatory education requirements.

Requirements

Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

What we can offer:

AtHunter New England Health enjoy a career where youre challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Youll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options- up to $11600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online submit your information and resume and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

Patient-centre care Referral and client care co-ordination Extensive experience and knowledge providing assessment and interventions in paediatric dietetics in infancy and early childhood period for children at risk of or experiencing feeding difficulties or poor nutritional intake. Demonstrated understanding of nutrition in pregnancy.

Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical consultation in partnership with the child and family health nurse and facilitate case review in the context of family centred casework within a community based multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated ability to provide information advice and education to other professionals including anticipatory guidance treatment intervention and management strategies to facilitate progress and promote optimal nutrition and wellbeing of the child.


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Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023022: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay!Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS!viaor.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range ofbenefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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