Senior Paediatric Dietitian

Senior Paediatric Dietitian Join to apply for the Senior Paediatric Dietitian role at NSW Health. Elevate paediatric nutrition excellence across two major hospitals Champion quality improvement for complex paediatric care Lead, mentor and shape future dietetic practice Manage specialised paediatric nutrition care, build clinical excellence and create meaningful change for young patients and their families. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 16/02/27) Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3 Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 16 Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital Where you'll be working Work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team that values innovation and compassion Contribute to growing paediatric and neonatal services across both campuses Be part of a culture that supports learning, respect and professional growth Access ongoing education and development opportunities Play a key role in enhancing patient experience and outcomes What You'll Be Doing Deliver high quality assessments, counselling and therapeutic diet plans for paediatric patients Provide clinical expertise to medical, nursing and allied health teams Lead quality improvement initiatives in paediatric and neonatal nutrition Supervise and support Level 1 and 2 Dietitians, Dietitian Assistants and students Represent the department at internal and district level meetings and forums How To Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable for membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA). Selection Criteria Eligible for full membership of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the nutritional management of complex paediatric patients and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels. Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 11th January 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. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position. For inquiries about the role, contact Caroline Cusack at #J-18808-Ljbffr