At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch dietetic services and support to patients for optimal health outcomes.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading healthcare provider in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while kickstarting your career in dietetics.
- Qualifications: Must have a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 42.3 - 51.7 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2028
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1
Remuneration: $1,522.06 - $1,778.52 per week + Superannuation
Location: Balmain Hospital, Canterbury Hospital and Concord Repatriation General Hospital
About The Role
To provide a high quality Dietetic service to patients/clients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for the patients/clients of the service. This will include providing nutrition care, education, counselling, and nutrition support to inpatients and/or outpatients in a clinical area. Exercise professional judgement in line with years of experience. Is actively involved in quality assurance and service development activities within the department. May be involved in clinical supervision of students.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Completed Nutrition and Dietetics course in the current calendar year to commence this New Graduate role in the following calendar year, with evidence of excellent academic performance.
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Benefits And Perks
- Monthly Accrued Day Off
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026 11:59pm
New Graduate Dietitian in Sydney employer: Sydney Local Health District
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
