Dietitian in Charge
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (from 24 August 2026)
Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 4
Remuneration: $126,524.00 - $129,591.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 6
Requisition ID: REQ674181
Location: Griffith Base Hospital
Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make an impact within regional communities?
About the role:
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Dietitian who is ready for a new adventure. As the Dietitian in Charge, you will be able to provide, plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Griffith communities. This is your opportunity to step into a position where you are in charge and no two days are the same. You will have opportunities to work within a range of settings, including our brand new, state of the art, Griffith Base Hospital.
You will collaborate and work alongside our other Dietitian in Charge in this job share position.
As the Dietitian in Charge, you will be responsible for:
Professional leadership, guidance and day to day operational and line management of the Nutrition and Dietetic staff
Organisation and provision of a clinical service and coordination of a small group of staff across a regional area.
Problem solving and managing complex situations using your independent professional judgement.
Effective recruitment, leadership, management, development and performance of your staff
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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will:
Hold a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics, with eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and current Accredited Practicing Dietitian Status.
Provide leadership, manage and motivate staff and ability to work collaboratively, taking leadership in clinical and operational decision making
Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience within dietetics care, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and consumer advocacy.
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ellen McMaster on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 22 July 2026
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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