Make a meaningful impact through quality care and professional excellence.
Employment Type
: Temporary Part Time from April 2026 to April 2027
Position Classification
: Dietitian Level 3
Remuneration
: $ $60.86 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week
: 16
Location
: Manning Hospital, Taree
Requisition ID
: REQ634624
Applications Close
: Tuesday, 27th January 2026
Where You'll Be Working
This position is based at Manning Hospital in Taree, located in the stunning Manning Valley and within easy reach of pristine beaches and scenic bushland. Taree is less than two hours north of Newcastle and around four hours from Sydney, with a range of charming coastal towns close by.
Manning Hospital is a 202-bed facility offering a broad range of specialty services. In this role, you will work across a diverse caseload and provide services to patients throughout the hospital. You will be part of a dynamic and highly regarded team of clinical dietitians who are committed to evidence-based best practice, value ongoing professional development, and are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and expertise.
What You'll Be Doing
You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred clinical services to patients and their families or carers, supporting positive health outcomes across the service. This includes applying evidence-based practice to assess, plan and deliver care, while addressing a wide range of clinical needs such as therapeutic interventions, health promotion activities, patient and carer education, and involvement in research initiatives.
The role requires you to manage competing priorities in environments that can be both professionally and emotionally demanding, while consistently providing safe, compassionate and timely care. You will use strong clinical judgement and organisational skills to balance workload demands and service requirements, while maintaining a clear professional identity and ensuring care aligns with clinical standards, organisational policies and ethical practice.
About You
You are a highly motivated and proactive professional who takes initiative, identifies opportunities for improvement and confidently takes ownership of your work. You thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities effectively while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
You work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared goals and supporting colleagues to achieve high-quality outcomes. You are also committed to continuous professional development, actively building your skills and knowledge and sharing ideas and best practices to strengthen team performance.
Requirements
* Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
* You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
How To Apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
* Demonstrated significant recent clinical dietetic experience in an acute facility demonstrating an understanding of nutrition management across a broad range of case mix.
* Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrated ability to lead planning and evaluation of team activities.
* Demonstrated ability to meet the supervision needs of students and/or less experienced staff.
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
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This is a Category A position
. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases
for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging:
is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment
process
please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
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