Senior Dietitian in Kingswood

Are you driven by a passion for delivering exceptional, evidence-based nutrition care within the dynamic field of mental health? Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) invites an accomplished professional to step into the pivotal role of Senior Dietitian within our Mental Health Service team. This is your opportunity to shape the future of care by providing thorough assessment, targeted intervention, and coordinated nutritional support for inpatient consumers. Your expertise will ensure that every individual receives care tailored to their unique needs, grounded in the highest standards of practice.

Beyond direct patient care, you will play a vital role as a trusted advisor and educator, empowering mental health staff, stakeholders, and families/carers with the knowledge and guidance needed to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share may be considered for part time hours).
• Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
• Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
• Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Requisition ID: REQ628687
• Applications Close: 11/01/2026

CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Must hold a bachelor or postgraduate 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.
• Possess specialist knowledge and extensive clinical experience in nutritional management of consumers with complex co‑morbid mental health and physical health conditions in an acute setting.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision and student teaching.
• Evidence of initiating and leading quality improvement projects and research, including implementing change to improve clinical care, services, and/or outcomes.
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

Diversity and Inclusion NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

Child Safe Standards NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.