Senior Dietitian (Level 4) - SLHD Paediatric Feeding Clinic

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to October 2027

Position Classification: Dietitian Level 4

Remuneration: $2,521.82 - $2,582.95 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and other facilities across Sydney Local Health District

Requisition ID: REQ682802

About The Role

The Senior Specialist Dietitian in Complex Paediatric Feeding is a key clinical leadership position within Nutrition & Dietetics across Sydney Local Health District (SLHD).

The position is responsible for providing high quality dietetic services to families, infants and children referred to the SLHD Complex Paediatric Feeding Clinic as well as act as a consultant and advanced clinical expert and to provide nutrition care, education, counselling and nutrition support to families, infants and children within the areas of paediatric feeding and feeding challenges, including enteral feeding where relevant and children with elements of disordered eating e.g. ARFID and food refusal/limitations which can relate and interact with their feeding issues.

The position provides leadership across SLHD in the areas of quality assurance, teaching, service development and research.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

Currently holds a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia, and a current NSW driver licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).Has extensive experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill and significant clinical experience in the provision of paediatric nutrition management and feeding support, including enteral feeding management.

Benefits and Perks!

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus an additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance. Learn more through SalaryPackagingPlus.Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

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.

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For enquiries, please contact Suzanne Kennewell via email at Suzanne.Kennewell@health.nsw.gov.au.

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Applications Close: 25 August 2026

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