Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care Outreach Barkly
Job title Public Health Dietitian Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $92,910 - $110,781 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 14844 RTF 349052 Closing 19/07/2026
Contact officer Gai Di Donna on 08 8962 4413 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349052
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 Dietetic services within NT Health.
Context statement
The Public Health Nutritionist works within Primary and Public Health Care (PPHC) Barkly Outreach Services and provides
specialist program outreach care to clients living in remote communities and specialist support, advice and education to PPHC staff
with a specific focus on improving outcomes in public health nutrition. Experience driving a manual vehicle with eligibility to obtain
an NT manual driver’s licence and a willingness and ability to travel by road or light aircraft to remote communities for negotiated
periods is required to fulfil the inherent responsibilities of this role.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Public Health Dietetic 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 a 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 or regional level
to ensure delivery of contemporary public health dietetic 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 leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and eligibility for Accredited Practicing Dietitian status with Dietitians Australia.
2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical and/or public health dietetics services to clients and
families/carers.
3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with clients
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 Public health or speciality practice area.
2. Previous experience working in a remote or regional setting.
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. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.
