Role Title: Lead Dietitian
Role Type: Fixed term, Full-time
Department and Location: Allied Health, The Mater hospital, North Sydney
Salary: Based on experience and Statement of Service provided
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role:
This rewarding opportunity will see you join the Mater Hospital in North Sydney as a Lead Dietitian. This is a 12-month maternity-leave cover role.
You will bring your passion to the role where you will work closely with the Allied Health Managers to ensure a safe, effective and efficient Dietetics service.
You will hold a clinical caseload in conjunction with service development activities, supervising junior staff, orientating new staff and providing education sessions.
You will join a high performing team and a workplace, with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.
About You:
As an outstanding Lead Dietitian, you are a master in rapport building, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and leadership. Your skills will include:
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Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics acceptable to the Dietitians Association of Australia, APD status.
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At least 5 or more years of clinical dietetic experience.
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Clinical management and leadership.
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Experience managing patients with enteral feeds and total parenteral nutrition.
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Demonstrated experience in the supervision of dietetic students and providing clinical supervision to Level 1/2 Dietitians
Why Work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About The Mater:
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.
One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 12th June 2026
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
12 June 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
