Senior Dietitian - Sub Acute
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 03 January 2027)
Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ655249
Location: Wagga Wagga
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dietetics' Team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The position will provide services in our outpatient clinics and will be working alongside two other senior outpatient Dietitians. It is preferable that the successful applicant has some experience with eating disorders and Paediatrics, although for the right applicant upskilling can be arranged. The position will participate in supervision of students, level 1/2 Dietitians, and Allied Health Assistants.
Key deliverables:
Clinical Excellence & Patient-Centred Care - Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition and dietetics services via our outpatient services, leading multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes, ensure safe and timely discharge, and uphold professional and ethical standards including Aboriginal cultural competence.
Documentation, Compliance & Quality Improvement - Maintain accurate documentation within KPIs and NSW Health Directives, contributing to service planning, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives and research.
Leadership, Supervision & Team Culture - Supervise junior dietitians, Allied Health Assistants, and students, foster a positive workplace culture, and actively contribute to MLHD Nutrition and Dietetics and Allied Health networks.
Professional Development & Growth - Advance personal development through ongoing education, evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, and performance reviews to continuously improve service quality.
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Hold a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for APD status with Dietitians Australia and demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice within the relevant specialty area.
Have proven experience in clinical and team leadership, staff and student supervision, and the ability to initiate, lead and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and service development.
Have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate, advocate, and engage constructively across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Have strong time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands, make high-level clinical decisions daily, and drive culturally appropriate, client-centred care across the community.
More information:
Download the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jasmin Segar - Dietitian in Charge on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 16 June 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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