Deputy Department Head Dietetics

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Dietitian Level 5 Remuneration: $141,319.00 - $144,756.00 per annum Location: Nepean Hospital Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ665827 Applications Close: 02/08/2026 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides care across a diverse network of hospitals, serving communities from Western Sydney to the Blue Mountains. Nepean Hospital is a major teaching and tertiary referral hospital offering a comprehensive range of specialised services, including emergency care, critical care, maternity, paediatrics, mental health, rehabilitation and surgery. The campus has undergone significant expansion and continues to deliver world-class healthcare facilities and services to a growing population. Supporting this network are Springwood Hospital and Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, which provide vital healthcare services to the Blue Mountains community. Springwood Hospital delivers a range of allied health, rehabilitation, aged care and palliative care services, with strong ongoing support from the local community. Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital, the only remaining ANZAC Memorial hospital in New South Wales, provides acute care services to a population of approximately 80,000 people. Together, these hospitals are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and improving health outcomes for the communities they serve. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Dietitian to join as the Deputy Department Head Dietetics. In this leadership role, you will support the Head of Department in the operational management of Dietetics services across Nepean, Springwood and Blue Mountains Hospitals, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred and cost-effective care. The successful applicant will play a key role in workforce development, service planning, quality improvement, research, education and professional governance activities, while contributing to the effective management of human, financial and physical resources. As a member of the Allied Health Leadership Team, you will actively participate in strategic planning, service development and broader organisational initiatives across the district. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine leadership and operational responsibilities with an active clinical caseload. If you are a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with a passion for service excellence and developing high-performing teams, we encourage you to make this next career move with us. Apply today! Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What you will bring to the role * Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for full membership of Dietitians Australia. * Extensive clinical Dietetics experience with advanced clinical expertise and leadership experience in a complex healthcare environment. * Demonstrated ability to provide professional leadership, clinical governance, supervision and workforce development to support high-quality Dietetics services. * Demonstrated experience in staff development, clinical supervision, student education and fostering a positive learning culture. * Demonstrated experience in service development, quality improvement, implementation of evidence-based practice and/or clinical research activities. * Demonstrated operational management skills including workforce coordination, service planning, resource management and the ability to manage competing priorities. * Highly developed communication, consultation, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience in conflict resolution, performance development and change management. * Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel across NBMLHD facilities as required. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Taylor on Rebecca.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au