Deliver specialised diabetes nutrition care across complex clinical presentations
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes
Grow your expertise in diabetes technology, education and evidence-based practice
Make a meaningful difference in diabetes care through expert nutrition counselling, patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Diabetes Service at Westmead, within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), and contribute to specialised ambulatory care for adults and young adolescents living with complex diabetes. You’ll work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals in a collaborative environment focused on person-centred care, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
Support people with Type 1 diabetes using insulin pumps, complex Type 2 diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy.
Build strong partnerships with patients, families, carers, referring clinicians and external health providers.
Work within a multidisciplinary service that values shared clinical knowledge and coordinated care.
Access opportunities for professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice.
Contribute to evidence-based practice and initiatives that enhance the quality and effectiveness of diabetes services.
What you'll be doing
Apply your clinical dietetics expertise to deliver individualised nutrition assessment, education and counselling, helping people navigate the dietary challenges of diabetes management and make informed decisions about their health.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
Assessing nutritional needs and providing tailored dietary education and counselling to patients, families and carers across specialised diabetes presentations.
Managing your clinical caseload autonomously, exercising sound clinical judgement and seeking senior advice or mentorship when required.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary clinicians and referring practitioners to coordinate care, communicate treatment recommendations and support continuity of care.
Educating and supporting other health professionals, contributing to student supervision and developing accessible, evidence-based patient resources.
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in quality improvement, research, professional development and the ongoing integration of emerging diabetes technologies into clinical practice.
Make your next career move count
Bring your clinical expertise, curiosity and commitment to person-centred care to a service where your work can make a lasting difference. Join Western Sydney Local Health District and help deliver high-quality healthcare to the diverse communities we serve.
Requisition ID: REQ696815
Applications Close: 9th November 2026
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visithttps://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
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Dietitian Level 1/2 - Diabetes Service in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
