Salary Package: $119,250 – $128,250
Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week (Part-time considered for the right candidate) with 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Professional Development Allowance up to $1,500
About Desert Dietitians:
Desert Dietitians is a dedicated provider of expert nutritional care and holistic services, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve across Central Australia.
We are a supportive and innovative team focused on evidence-based care, practical nutrition solutions, and empowering clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. As an NDIS-registered provider, we work with a diverse client base ranging from paediatrics to adults, delivering hands-on practical capacity building supports.
Based in Alice Springs, this role also includes outreach travel to remote communities by four-wheel drive or light aircraft.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who values holistic care, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is interested in working in a rural and remote setting.
No two days are the same. Your caseload may include private practice consultations, disability nutrition, aged care, women’s health, group cooking sessions, outreach services, telehealth, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver individualised nutrition assessments, interventions and care plans
Provide evidence-based dietary counselling across areas including:
Disability nutrition
Aged care
Chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease etc.)
Gut health
Women’s health
Weight and metabolic health
Other specialty interest areas highly regarded
Conduct consultations in-clinic, via telehealth and through outreach services
Develop practical, culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
Maintain accurate and confidential client records and reports
Collaborate with GPs, allied health professionals and community services
Participate in health promotion and community education activities
Provide mentoring or supervision to junior staff where required
Ensure compliance with Dietitians Australia standards and relevant guidelines
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia
Post-graduate experience as a practising dietitian
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Understanding of food and nutrition issues within cross-cultural contexts
Experience developing and delivering culturally sensitive, evidence-based nutrition programs
Interest or experience in rural, remote and/or Aboriginal health
Current Ochre Card / Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)
National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
NT Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain, with capacity to travel to remote communities
If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and ready for a rewarding career in Alice Springs, we’d love to hear from you – submit a cover letter and resume today!
If you are interested in this opportunity, or give Rell a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.
