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South Western Sydney’s Mental Health Service is recruiting to an established Senior Dietitian position. This position will be based at Campbelltown Hospital Mental Health Service and provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatient mental health consumers, as part of the broader Physical Health Service. The Physical Health Service provides clinical management of comorbid physical conditions for mental health consumers, while also supporting improvements in physical healthcare delivery across the Mental Health Service. The Mental Health Senior Dietitian based at Campbelltown Hospital supports eight Mental Health Units, which includes speciality units of a Older Persons Mental Health Unit and the Adolescent Mental Health Unit. It plays a significant role in supporting improved nutrition care for individuals with mental illness within multidisciplinary teams. This position is well supported by both the Campbelltown Dietetics Department and the broader Mental Health Service, with regular clinical supervision provided alongside ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and training. Opportunities for service development and student supervision are also available.
Are You the Right Fit?
Ideal candidate will:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for APD status with Dietitians Australia
- Demonstrates advanced clinical knowledge, skill and practice in the provision of medical nutrition therapy, and has experience providing clinical care to individuals living with mental illness.
- Demonstrates clinical leadership to support nutrition care initiatives for vulnerable individuals in inpatient settings.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to ensure nutrition care is optimised for consumers.
- Demonstrated ability to work both within a multidisciplinary team, and independently across caseloads, with the ability to support staff with nutrition care outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Post graduate qualification or Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics as recognized by the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Can you describe a time when you managed a complex mental health case load, including how you applied your advanced clinical knowledge, collaborated with carers or external providers, and ensured evidence-based care?
Tell us about an initiative you have contributed to that improved service quality or clinical practice, including how you worked independently or within a multidisciplinary team, supervised staff or students, and used communication or systems such as CBORD to support the outcome.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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