Dietitian (Eating Disorders) jobs in Sydney, NSW

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) work in Sydney, NSW

Dietitian (Eating Disorders) roles in Sydney, NSW sit within demand is consistently strong across all disciplines, with community mental health, clinical psychology, and peer support roles particularly active. Western Sydney and south-western Sydney have the highest unmet need. dietitian (eating disorders) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Dietitians specialising in eating disorders work within multidisciplinary teams alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, and other clinicians. They provide nutritional assessment and rehabilitation, meal support, psychoeducation, and therapeutic nutrition counselling. This is a high-acuity specialty requiring both clinical nutrition expertise and strong therapeutic skills.

Sydney and the broader NSW Health system represent the largest single employer of mental health professionals in Australia. Local Health Districts including Sydney LHD, South Eastern Sydney LHD, Western Sydney LHD, and Northern Sydney LHD each operate extensive community mental health teams, inpatient units, and specialist services. The size and diversity of the system means roles across every clinical discipline and career level are consistently available.

Qualifications typically required

• Bachelor or Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status — Dietitians Australia
• Specialist eating disorder training (ANZAED or equivalent)
• Experience in mental health or eating disorder settings

Key employers in Sydney, NSW

• NSW Health
• Sydney LHD
• Western Sydney LHD
• headspace
• Ramsay Health Care
• Healthscope
• Lifeline
• Black Dog Institute
• St Vincent's Health