Dietitian (Lvl 3) COPILOT - Fairfield Community Health Centre - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 19 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ592181
Application Close Date: 03/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 06/08/2025 - 13/08/2025
Contact Details: Belinda Boylson – 0417 287 891 | Belinda.Boylson@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
COPILOT is an exciting service that provides rapid access to multi-disciplinary geriatric assessment (medical, nursing, and allied health) for older people living in the community setting. Referral enables care to be implemented in the patient’s home environment, avoiding unnecessary transfer to hospital, and leading to improved patient outcomes.
The Senior Dietitian is responsible for providing patient centred and high quality nutrition services to clients in the community with the aim to keep patients well in the community, reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate early, safe discharges from hospital. The position will provide 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
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
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 recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Relevant clinical experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of complex case load to clients in a community setting and with chronic diseases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including group education skills and excellent computer skills including CBORD.
- Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- 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
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
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.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
