Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (06 April 2026 – 01 January 2027)

Position Classification: Dietitian – Level 3

Remuneration: $116,892.00 - $120,680.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ632269

Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Aged Care Dietitian who is ready for a new adventure. As an Aged Care Dietitian (Level 3), you will be a part of the collaborative Nutrition and Dietetics team at our state-of-the-art Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care to the community of Wagga Wagga.

About The Role

The Aged Care Dietitian works as an essential part of a multidisciplinary team on the Aged Care Ward of Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. This is an opportunity for an experienced dietitian with high-level clinical knowledge and skills to work autonomously while providing expert nutritional care and advice that is evidenced based. You’ll contribute to quality improvement and team leadership including clinical supervision and student involvement. You’ll be a valued team member in a wider Dietetics team including both Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants.

What You'll Do

Deliver comprehensive nutrition and dietetics services with clinical expertise in your speciality areaLead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient health outcomesProvide supervision and support to dietitians, allied health assistants, and studentsPlan, implement, and evaluate quality improvement programmes and research initiativesDevelop cultural competence with commitment to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and minority populationsMaintain accurate documentation and activity statistics in line with key performance indicators

About You

Essential Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics with eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia (DA) Demonstrated high-level clinical knowledge, skills, and experience within your speciality area Proven leadership capabilities including staff supervision, negotiation, and advocacy Excellence in communication, education, and training delivery Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement programmes Strong time management skills with ability to respond to varying workloads Current Class C Driver's Licence Vaccination Category A compliance National Criminal Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check

Why Join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District, we live our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. You'll be part of a supportive network that values professional development, cultural competence, and excellence in patient care.

Benefits Include

Professional development opportunities and clinical supervisionInvolvement in MLHD Nutrition and Dietetics and Allied Health networks Support for evidence-based practice activities and research

Ready to Apply?

If you're committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we want to hear from you.

For role related queries or questions contact Jasmin Segar – Senior Dietitian on Jasmin.Segar@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

More Information

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Applications close: 12 February 2026

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds