Dietitian - Mental Health Inpatient Units

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time (Job Share may be considered)

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: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ686980

Location: Wagga Wagga, Mental Health Inpatient Units

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

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join us in this critical role to provide Nutrition and Dietetics services to inpatients including Acute, Sub-Acute and Older persons within the Mental Health services.

You Will Be Responsible For

Working with consumers individually and in groups to provide education, consultation and support to colleagues. Assessing nutritional status and developing diet plans. Provision of nutritional guidance, support and education to relevant Mental Health staff, consumers, families and carers. Provision of evidence-based clinical nutritional care of clients with mental health conditions, with a high level of clinical expertise and knowledge in Dietetic practice for patients with mental health conditions. Monitoring, reviewing and developing relevant clinical nutrition policies and protocols

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 Demonstrate

Recognised tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, enabling eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia Knowledge and understanding of current nutrition and dietetic best practice, including dietetics issues specific to the mental health setting Understanding of the principles of mental health recovery and demonstrated experience and skills in care planning and working collaboratively with consumers, families and carers. Capacity to deliver educational groups to consumers, families and carers

More Information

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For role related queries or questions contact Sherylyne Rosengren on Sherylyne.Rosengren@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 24 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.