NDIS Dietitian Jobs in Western Sydney
Western Sydney’s large NDIS population means steady referrals for dietitians who can see participants at home or by telehealth. Join Solotude to be found by participants, families and support coordinators in Western Sydney, and keep 100% of your hourly rate.
Figures from NDIA public data at 30 June 2026 and the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.
NDIS demand in Western Sydney
- 28,271 NDIS participants live in the Western Sydney service district, up 6% in a year, with about 36,900 projected by 2035.
- Blacktown has 12,770 participants, more than any other council area in Sydney. Cumberland has 6,024, Parramatta 5,217 and Penrith 8,427.
- The 10 biggest providers receive only 13% of NDIS payments in the district, so most support is delivered by smaller providers.
- Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengers on 25 October 2026, adding to growth across the region.
Where you’ll find work
Participants post jobs and search for dietitians across Western Sydney, including Parramatta, Westmead, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Penrith, St Marys, Merrylands, Auburn, Seven Hills and Granville. Set your service area on your profile and you’ll show up in local searches.
What you can charge
You set your own rate. For NDIS-funded supports, these are the 2026-27 price limits that apply in Sydney:
| Support | Line item | Price limit |
|---|---|---|
| Dietetics, direct service | 15_062_0128_3_3 | $178.99 |
| Telehealth and non-face-to-face | 15_062_0128_3_3_TH / _NF | $178.99 |
| Provider travel | 15_062_0128_3_3_PT | $89.50 |
Participants with swallowing difficulties, tube feeding or complex nutrition needs rely on dietitians, often working alongside speech pathologists and support workers.
What you need to get started
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia.
- Add your membership to your Solotude profile so participants and coordinators can see it.
- An ABN to invoice participants and plan managers.
- NDIS registration is optional. You only need it to work with agency-managed participants. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can use unregistered providers.
How Solotude gets you work in Western Sydney
- Sign up in minutes. No long forms or piles of personal information.
- Get verified. We check your identity, ABN and NDIS compliance records, plus any credentials you add, so participants can trust your profile.
- Get found and apply for jobs. Participants, families and coordinators in Western Sydney search for you and post jobs you can apply for.
- Talk privately. Fast, anonymous in-platform messaging until you both decide to work together.
- Keep your full rate. No commission and no booking fees. Plans start from $12 a week, and you can cancel any time.
Run a small business with a team? Your business account is free, and each staff member gets their own profile. See how it works for small businesses.
Common questions
Do I need to be NDIS registered to work as a dietitian?
No. Registration is only needed to work with agency-managed participants. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose unregistered providers.
What is the NDIS price limit for dietitians in 2026-27?
$178.99 an hour for direct therapy in Sydney, with provider travel at up to $89.50 an hour.
Is Solotude only for Western Sydney?
No. We started in Greater Sydney and are expanding Australia-wide. You can set your service area to wherever you work.
NDIS Dietitian Jobs in other areas
Sources
- NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27
- NDIS Therapy supports guideline (July 2026)
- NDIS Commission, About registration
- NDIA, Participants by LGA, 30 June 2026
- NDIA, Projected participants by service district
- NDIA, Market concentration by service district, 30 June 2026
- Prime Minister, Western Sydney International opening (10 June 2026)
