Senior Paediatric Dietitian

• Expert in neonatal and paediatric nutrition support
• Leads quality improvement in dietetic services
• Provides advanced clinical guidance and supervision

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working  
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) operate across two campuses, providing essential healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. With over 50 years of service, we are evolving to meet growing demands and advancements in healthcare.

• Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals both offer convenient access to shopping centres, just a 10-minute walk away.
• Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to train stations.
• We embrace innovation and growth to enhance patient care and community well-being.
• Our dedicated team strives for excellence in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

What you'll be doing
This role delivers expert Nutrition and Dietetic care to paediatric and neonate patients at Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals, while also supporting clinical quality and staff development. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Providing specialised nutrition care for infants and children
• Leading clinical improvement in paediatric dietetics
• Acting as a consultant to medical and allied teams
• Offering expert support and supervision to colleagues
• Assisting the Department Head with service delivery

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:

• Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable for membership of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia (DAA).

Selection Criteria:

1. Eligible for full membership of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia.
2. Extensive post graduate clinical experience in the nutritional management of complex paediatric and neonate patients and up to date knowledge of dietetic practice.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
8. Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on call, if required.

Requisition ID: REQ571067
Applications Close: 21st May 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Caroline Cusack at Caroline.Cusack@health.nsw.gov.au