Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Dietitian Level 6
Remuneration: $145, $149,512.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ624649
Applications Close: Sunday, 21 December 2025
Deputy Department Head / Clinical Lead Nutrition and Dietetics, Prince of Wales Hospital
This is an exciting career opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated dietitian to further develop their skills and experience in the leadership and management of clinical nutrition services.
Benefits
A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
Orientation and supported transition into your new role
Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
Discounted Private Health Insurance
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The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
You will assist the Nutrition and Dietetics Advisor/Department Head, in the operational direction, leadership and management of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department within the Prince of Wales and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospitals (POWH/SSEH). Your high level of clinical expertise will be required to support the dietetics workforce to deliver high quality nutrition care to diverse patients/clients across the hospital's services. This includes the day-to-day co-ordination of clinical service delivery; the planning, monitoring and evaluation of services; clinical supervision and support of staff and the development and implementation of innovative service models and initiatives.
Your role has responsibilities in the coordination of all the department's resources (human, financial and physical) in consultation with the Nutrition and Dietetics Advisor/Department Head.
This position reports operationally and professionally to the Nutrition and Dietetics Advisor/Department Head.
Where You'll be Working
Prince of Wales Hospital is a quaternary referral and teaching hospital - a great place to develop your career.
Our department team is comprised of nineteen dedicated dietitians (ranging from early career to experienced clinical specialists), seven Dietitian Assistants, Dietitian Assistant Supervisor and an Administrative Officer. As a team we are committed to supporting each other to ensure the delivery of excellent nutrition care to our patients and clients.
The Prince of Wales Hospital is part of the large and friendly, hospital and academic campus at Randwick in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. It has recently opened a new acute services building as part of its ongoing redevelopment. The hospital is close to both light rail and bus stops.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
Recognised qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics that provides eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia and commitment to own ongoing professional development.
Evidence of extensive clinical and management experience as a practising Dietitian.
Proven ability to provide high level of guidance, leadership and management of nutrition and dietetics services in a complex health setting.
Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement processes and the application of evidence based practice within nutrition and dietetics.
Ability to provide leadership and direction with workforce planning and in assisting with the flexible utilisation of resources to enhance service delivery.
Ability to provide high level advice, consultation and education to enhance service delivery, including experience in developing programs, policies and procedures for service improvement.
Demonstrated ability to prioritise work to manage competing demands and work autonomously when appropriate.
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH- and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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