Paediatric Dietitian / Nutritionist (Contractor)
Contractor Opportunity | Paediatric Allied Health | Clinic & Community | Penrith, NSW
About Aligned OT
Aligned OT is a growing multidisciplinary allied health clinic providing Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Dietetic services to children, adolescents and their families.
We are seeking a Dietitian or Nutritionist (eligible for private health fund rebates) to join our team as a contractor. This role offers flexibility in managing your own availability while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Administrative support, referrals and clinic facilities are provided to assist you in building and managing your caseload.
About the Role
This role will primarily support children and young people from infancy through to 21 years of age with a variety of nutritional concerns, including:
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Selective eating and restrictive eating patterns.
- PICA.
- Reduced appetite associated with medication use.
- Growth and nutritional concerns.
- Feeding challenges associated with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Supporting children and young people with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory differences and other developmental conditions.
- Providing practical, family-centred nutrition strategies that support everyday participation and wellbeing.
There is also an opportunity to support parents and caregivers, including women requiring nutritional support for female health conditions. Experience or an interest in this area would be highly regarded.
Services may be provided within our clinic, via community visits or through telehealth, depending on clinician preference and client needs.
What We Offer
- Flexible contractor arrangement.
- Choice of clinic-based, community and telehealth appointments.
- Administrative support, including appointment scheduling and client enquiries.
- Access to a modern, purpose-built paediatric clinic.
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Consistent referral opportunities as the clinic continues to grow.
- Flexibility to build your caseload around your preferred days and hours.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition.
- For Dietitians: Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
- For Nutritionists: Eligibility to provide services that are recognised by private health funds.
- Current Working With Children Check.
- Current Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
- An ABN (or willingness to obtain one).
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, feeding challenges or disability is highly regarded but not essential.
Remuneration
- Contractor arrangement.
- Competitive contractor percentage.
- Flexible days and hours based on your availability.
Apply
Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in joining the Aligned OT team.
Pay: $59,410.88 – $139,553.64 per year
Work Location: In person
