Dietitian - Griffith

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 20 June 2027) Position Classification: Dietitian - Level 1-2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: 6 Requisition ID: REQ684267 Location: Griffith Base Hospital Join a team that makes a difference in millions of ways every day! Join the vibrant team at Griffith Base Hospital to support the patients who need your expertise! About The Role The Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing quality services to patients/clients of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) in order to meet their health and well-being needs. Dietitians are Allied Health Professionals who contribute to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of populations, communities and individuals. Dietitians apply the science of human nutrition to help people understand the relationship between food and health. This supports them to make choices to attain and maintain health, and to prevent and treat illness and disease. Dietitians provide a comprehensive range of nutrition services including inpatients, outpatients, ambulatory care and community across the MLHD. What MLHD Offer At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference. Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our Ideal Candidate Will Have Tertiary qualifications in nutrition and dietetics with eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia, including Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status Demonstrated clinical experience in general medical/surgical and/or community-based settings, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload Commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development, with compliance with mandatory training requirements More Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Ellen McMaster – the A/ Allied Health & Ambulatory Care Manager on [email protected] for a confidential chat. Applications close: 2 September 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The dietitian will provide comprehensive nutrition services to inpatients, outpatients, and community clients as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. They will apply the science of human nutrition to promote health, prevent illness, and treat disease within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

Candidates must hold tertiary qualifications in nutrition and dietetics and be eligible for full membership with Dietitians Australia, including Accredited Practising Dietitian status. Demonstrated clinical experience in medical, surgical, or community settings is required, along with strong communication and caseload management skills.

• Salary packaging • Flexible working arrangements • Professional development • Employee assistance programs • Fitness passport

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• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Clinical experience
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Evidence-based practice
• Quality improvement
• Communication skills
• Caseload management
• Inpatient care
• Outpatient care
• Ambulatory care
• Community health

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

6 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level