Make a meaningful impact through nutrition
Looking for more than a clinic-based role? This is a unique opportunity to take your dietetics career beyond the traditional setting and make a genuine impact in remote Aboriginal communities. You’ll experience a diverse and rewarding caseload, travel to communities, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver culturally meaningful care. If you’re motivated by purpose, value connection with community, and want to see the real-world impact of your work, this role offers both professional growth and a deeply rewarding experience.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate Dietitian to join our multidisciplinary Chronic Care Team. This role delivers both clinical dietetic services and community nutrition programs across the Sunrise region.
You will:
- Provide individual dietetic assessments and counselling (clinic and home visits)
- Deliver group education sessions and health promotion activities
- Support management of chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and malnutrition
- Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Nurses, and Care Coordinators
- Participate in outreach trips to remote communities
- Develop culturally appropriate nutrition resources and programs
- Contribute to food security initiatives (e.g. community programs, local partnerships)
- Maintain clinical records, reporting, and data systems
- Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) and service integration
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aboriginal communities
- Varied Role: Blend clinical work with community health and program development
- Support & Growth: Ongoing professional development, supervision, and team support
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
- Ability to obtain a Medicare Provider Number
- Experience working as a practising Dietitian
- Strong understanding of primary health care and chronic disease management
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice (highly regarded)
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Current manual driver’s licence
Requirements
- National Criminal History Check (non-adverse)
- Current OCHRE Clearance
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Up-to-date vaccinations
- Full working rights in Australia
- Willingness to travel and work in remote communities
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about improving health through nutrition and want to make a real difference in remote communities, we encourage you to apply today.
Application Closes: 5 November 2026
