Lead with expertise, nourish with care—make a meaningful impact as a Level 3 Dietitian in acute care!
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 Per Annum + Super Location: Manning Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until December 2025) Position Classification: Dietitian Level 3 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ565757 Applications Close: Monday 21/04/2025
About the Service, Team and Location This exciting opportunity is based at Manning Hospital in Taree, located in the picturesque Manning Valley on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Nestled between scenic bushland and beautiful beaches, Taree offers the best of both worlds – a relaxed regional lifestyle just under 2 hours north of Newcastle and around 4 hours from Sydney. You’ll be surrounded by vibrant coastal communities and idyllic seaside towns, making it a perfect place to live, work and unwind. Manning Hospital is a 202-bed facility delivering a wide range of healthcare services across multiple specialty areas. As part of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, you’ll join a respected and highly skilled team of clinical dietitians who are passionate about evidence-based care, professional development, and collaborative practice.
About the Role No two days will be the same in this Level 3 Dietitian role. You’ll be delivering expert, patient-centred nutritional care across a broad and varied caseload in an acute care environment. Your clinical advice will help support positive health outcomes for patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams alike. Your work will be guided by best-practice standards set by Dietitians Australia, Hunter New England Health, and other relevant bodies, with a strong focus on delivering care that is holistic, evidence-informed and impactful. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff, sharing knowledge and helping shape the future of the profession within a supportive and forward-thinking team. This is a Dietitian Level 3 position; however, if no suitable Level 3 applicants are identified, applications from Levels 1 and 2 are welcome. In this case, you’ll need to clearly demonstrate your current level of competence and your ability to work towards Level 3. Performance expectations will be aligned with your experience and current classification at appointment.
A Typical Week Might Include:
Providing nutritional assessments, interventions, and reviews for a diverse case mix across medical, surgical and other acute care areas
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care
Supporting and guiding less experienced Dietitians and students
Participating in departmental projects or quality improvement activities
Staying up to date with current evidence and contributing to best-practice innovation
Engaging in supervision, reflective practice and ongoing professional learning
You’ll be fully supported as you settle into the role with a comprehensive orientation program and professional practice supervision from within the team.
Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking a Dietitian who is:
Highly motivated and proactive in their work
Confident in managing a varied and sometimes fast-paced caseload
A true team player who values collaboration and communication
Passionate about their own professional development and keen to share knowledge with colleagues
Committed to upholding high standards of care and contributing to a positive, supportive workplace culture
Some things can be learned – we’re here to support your growth. But we’re looking for someone who brings the right energy, initiative and commitment from day one.
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. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero – supporting environmentally conscious care
Proximity to shopping and essential services – work close to everything you need
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
Six weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses and certain shift workers)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
Salary packaging options – including up to $11,600 plus novated leasing to maximise your take-home pay
Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and health facilities for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential counselling for staff and their families
Access to ongoing education and professional development
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals across a supportive multidisciplinary team
Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Hayley Ashe on Hayley.Ashe@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 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. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 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.