Dietitian (Level 3) - Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week until 28.Jun.2026Location: Camden Hospital
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ579236
Application Close Date: 08/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 11/06/2025 – 18/06/2025
Contact Details: Matthew Heikkinen – 0419 913 454 | Matthew.heikkinen@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Dietitian– Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centered care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes for clients, including EOL treatment and planning. This service will support clients with complex neurodegenerative conditions in the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing direct patient care including assessment, review and integrating care with other providers. The dietitian works within a multidisciplinary team of clinicians including Speech Pathology, Physio, OT, Nursing and Social Work
What You'll be Doing
This position is responsible for providing patient centred and high quality nutrition services to clients in Neurodegenerative Disease Supportive Care Service, including providing nutritional care to patients as per caseload; provide and participate in education and evaluation; supervise students and Level 1-2 dietitian as appropriate; and participate in ongoing professional development.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia
- Relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of complex case load
- Demonstrated skills and experiences in managing enteral feeding, including community and outpatient support.
- Demonstrated experience working with other service providers, such as NGO, NDIS
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills and excellent computer skills.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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