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 per hour Hours Per Week : 14 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Maroubra, Sydney Applications close date : 23 November 2025 Come Work With Us 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 This position is part of Keeping the Body in Mind an innovative physical health team (comprising of 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 (but is not limited to) working with young people in the early stages of mental illness. In particular, the position will assess the nutritional needs of the consumer and develop, in collaboration with the consumer, an individualised dietary management plan. The position will be actively involved in collecting and analysing data that will contribute to our understanding of the impact of lifestyle interventions on the cardio‑metabolic health of consumers. For more information we encourage you to contact Claire Robertson on Interviews are expected to be held between 1 December 2025 and 5 December 2025. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Where you'll be working Maroubra Junction Community Mental Health Centre, ESMHS Additional Information and Benefits An 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 your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Qualifications Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and 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. Clinical dietetic experience, with consumers with mental illness. Demonstrated ability to work under minimal direct professional supervision and exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to provide quality written documentation through the use of proficient IT skills. Excellent organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to take initiative in a proactive manner and work as an effective team member. Capacity to develop and deliver dietary education and training to a range of professionals including mental health clinicians and GPs. A commitment to quality improvement. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. 2) Find out more about applying for this position. CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy 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 our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social‑economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr