Dietitian – Eating Disorders Mini‑Clinic (ED‑MC)

• 0.2 FTE part time role, fixed term position for 12 months at headspace Camperdown

• Dietician role to support young people in the Eating Disorders Mini Clinic at headspace Camperdown

• $ 117,133 Base + 17% Superannuation (effective late June 2026) prorated for 0.2 FTE

About the opportunity

The Dietitian is a key clinician within the Eating Disorders Mini Clinic (ED MC) within headspace providing specialist dietetic assessment, intervention, and monitoring for young people experiencing emerging mild to moderate eating disorders. The role also includes offering dietetic support to a smaller number of young people engaged in general headspace treatment streams. Working closely with the headspace team, the Dietitian contributes to coordinated treatment planning, participates in case reviews, and provides expert dietetic insight to support safe, high-quality care.

Headspace Camperdown provides free, comprehensive physical and mental health support to young people aged 12–25 and their families. Delivered through the Brain and Mind Centre (BMC) at the University of Sydney. Our services are accessible, youth friendly, inclusive, and grounded in best practice. Our multidisciplinary clinical team includes Clinical Psychologists, Psychologists, GPs, Psychiatrist, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Nurses, Researchers.

Our model of care is guided by three principles:

• Delivery of specialised primary level services across physical health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and vocational support.
• Timely, easy access for local young people.
• A coordinated, collaborative approach supported by clear communication and seamless pathways between services.

Join a collegial, supportive and inclusive team, where you’ll play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people and their mental health.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• join a tight-knit team to work closely with young people with lived experience and their carers

• conduct dietetic assessments and develop evidence‑based treatment plans

• provide youth‑friendly, tailored nutritional interventions that consider physical, psychological, and behavioural needs

• work collaboratively with the ED GP and ED Clinical Psychologist to ensure integrated, coherent care

• participate in case reviews and provide clinical updates, progress summaries, and dietetic recommendations

About you

• Bachelor degree qualified in Dietetics

• demonstrated experience supporting young people with Eating Disorders

• excellent clinical skills and experience/competence in youth mental health clinical assessment, risk assessment & risk management

• well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, problem solving, advocacy and negotiation skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with young people, family/carers, workers and other agencies

• excellent time and workload management and organisational skills

• demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve team goals

• ability to work independently and as a team player

• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with all stakeholders

• holding a valid Working with Children Check.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Work Rights

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nicole Cunningham, Recruitment Operations by email to nicole.cunningham@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Sunday 07 June 2026 11:59 PM