Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Community Allied Health
Job title Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian Designation Professional 2
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Katherine
Position number 2868 RTF 355512 Closing 01/10/2026
Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355512
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Public Health Nutrition/Dietitian service within NT Health.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care, and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following area: Nutrition and Dietetics. This position
will require the applicant to work across settings as part of a rural generalist service model, which may include travel to rural and
remote locations as applicable.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically, and culturally appropriate Nutrition and Dietetics services under minimal supervision within a
multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.
3. Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff.
4. Prioritise and manage caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are
met.
5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local and regional
level to ensure delivery of contemporary Nutrition and Dietetics services.
6. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary work practices and role modelling behaviour in accordance with NT
Health values.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics that meets membership eligibility requirements of Accredited Practicing
Dietitian status.
2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical dietitian services to patients and families/carers.
3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients
and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a
team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high volume workload.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership/management or speciality practice area.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment, you will be required to meet the immunisation
requirements associated with Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
For more information, please visit Health Jobs NT
