Dietitian, Level 1/2

Dietitian, Level 1/2, Keeping Body in Mind (KBIM) – Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (through to December 2026) Position Classification : Dietitian Level 1, Dietitian Level 2 Remuneration : $38.51 - $45.00 Hours Per Week : 14 Location : Maroubra Junction Community Mental Health Centre, Maroubra, Sydney Applications Close Date : 23 November 2025 Requisition ID : REQ About the Role Are you a motivated and experienced Dietitian with a passion for helping Mental Health consumers and keen to work in an innovative, multi‑disciplinary Community Mental Health team? Come and join us The role is part of Keeping the Body in Mind, an innovative physical health team that includes a Clinical Nurse Consultant, Exercise Physiologist, Dietitian and Peer Support Worker to develop, implement and evaluate targeted lifestyle and pharmacological interventions to reduce cardio‑metabolic risk factors in consumers with severe mental illness. The position will focus on working with young people in the early stages of mental illness. Responsibilities Assess the nutritional needs of consumers with severe mental illness. Develop an individualised dietary management plan in collaboration with each consumer. Collect and analyse data to evaluate the impact of lifestyle interventions on cardio‑metabolic health. Deliver dietary education and training to mental health clinicians, GPs and other professionals. Qualifications Qualification in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and a bachelor or postgraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, or another equivalent qualification. Clinical dietetic experience with consumers with mental illness. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision and exercise professional judgement on routine matters. Effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to produce quality written documentation using proficient IT skills. Excellent organisational skills. Initiative and proactive work ethic, and the ability to work effectively as a team member. Capacity to develop and deliver dietary education and training to a range of professionals. Commitment to quality improvement. Benefits Eligibility list may be created for future Temporary Part Time positions. Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income and increase take‑home pay (up to $9,000 for living expenses and $2,600 for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing). Discounted gym memberships via a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted private health insurance. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD‑Recruitment‑ to let us know. Information for Applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified after suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD‑ ). For additional information please visit our Stepping Up website. We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees, irrespective of unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Contact For more information, contact Claire Robertson at Interview Details Interviews are expected to be held between 1 December 2025 and 5 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr