Dietitian Mental Health Unit Inpatient
Support recovery and improve health outcomes by providing expert nutrition care to consumers with complex mental health needs in an inpatient setting.
Why join NSLHD:
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ682607
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
MHDA - Northern Beaches Hospital
What you'll be doing
The Dietitian provides high-quality nutrition care to consumers admitted to inpatient mental health services at Northern Beaches Hospital, including the Acute Adult Mental Health Unit, Psychogeriatric Unit and Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Dietitian plays a key role in supporting the physical health, recovery and wellbeing of consumers with complex mental health needs.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Qualification which provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitian Association of Australian (DAA) and hold current Accredited Practicing Dietitian status (APD). Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional education and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with quality improvement and evaluation processes that enhance service delivery and clinical practice standards.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, clinical reasoning and decision making and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
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Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to engage and motivate patients/ consumers. Confident in the use of information technology.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gary Wong on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 13 August 2026
