Temporary Full Time Level 3 Paediatric Dietitian
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Temporary Full Time Level 3 Paediatric Dietitian
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 July 2026 - Backfill Maternity Leave
Position Classification: Dietitian Lvl 3
Remuneration: 112396 - 116038 - Full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ60078
Location : Randwick
Applications close: Midnight 27 August 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What You'll Be Doing
The purpose of the level 3 paediatric dietitian is to plan, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive nutritional service to paediatric inpatients and outpatients attending the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. The department is made up of a team of dietitians and dietary assistants.
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department aims to work in partnership to advocate for optimised nutrition for children through evidence based clinical care, education, research and leadership. We specialise in addressing the unique nutritional needs of children from neonates to adolescents, across a range of clinical domains. Our primary aim is to optimise the growth and nutritional status of all children with chronic and complex medical conditions.
The clinical load of this level 3 dietitian will be determined based on the needs and priorities of the department. The level 3 dietitian however will be expected to work across a range of clinical areas, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, as directed by the Manager of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
About You
Describe the qualities and attributes of an ideal candidate, followed by specific skills and qualifications.
* Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout all organisational levels.
* Extensive post graduate clinical experience in a range of clinical areas
* Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence, with the capacity to provide clinical supervision to other staff
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to apply advanced reasoning skills and independent professional judgement when dealing with situations of a novel, complex or critical nature
* Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff
* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning
How To Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
* Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for Eligible Employees)
* Salary packaging for tax savings
* Meal entertainment savings
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
* Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
* Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Kate Dehlsen on Kate.Dehlsen@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
* NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
* SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
* Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
* All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
* This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
* For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
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An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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