Dietician/Nutritionist

Yarrawonga Medical Clinic; Yarrawonga; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to work with General Pract

Modern established clinic

Community health impact

Remuneration based on qualifications

Job summary

Yarrawonga Medical Clinic is seeking an experienced Nutritionist to join our GP-led weight management program. You will provide evidence-based nutrition advice, coaching, and ongoing support to help patients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes in a collaborative clinic setting.

This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of our weight management services within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualifications in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Current registration with a relevant professional association where applicable.
• Interest in weight management, obesity treatment, chronic disease management, or lifestyle medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.
• Develop personalised nutrition plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide one-on-one consultations and ongoing support.
• Educate patients on healthy eating, weight management, and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with GPs and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust recommendations accordingly.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support growth and promotion of the weight management program.
• Refer to GP/dietitian when appropriate.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions as needed.
• Focus on long-term health outcomes rather than short-term changes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Behavioural coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Current professional registration

Job description

Yarrawonga Medical Clinic is a well-established and growing medical practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our community. We are expanding our multidisciplinary services and are seeking an experienced and passionate Nutritionist to join our team and work alongside our General Practitioners in delivering a comprehensive weight management program.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' health outcomes while working collaboratively within a supportive healthcare environment.

About Us

Yarrawonga Medical Clinic is a well-established and growing medical practice committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to our community. We are expanding our multidisciplinary services and are seeking an experienced and passionate Nutritionist to join our team and work alongside our General Practitioners in delivering a comprehensive weight management program.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' health outcomes while working collaboratively within a supportive healthcare environment.

About the Role

As our Nutritionist, you will play a key role in supporting patients participating in our GP-led weight management program. You will provide evidence-based nutritional advice, behavioural coaching, and ongoing support to help patients achieve sustainable lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes.

This permanent part-time position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development of our weight management services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments.

• Develop personalised nutrition support tailored to individual patient needs.

• Provide one-on-one consultations and ongoing patient support.

• Educate patients on healthy eating habits, weight management, and lifestyle modifications.

• Work collaboratively with GPs and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutritional recommendations as required.

• Identify nutrition related risks, barriers & opportunities for dietary improvement.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Support the growth and promotion of the clinic's weight management program.

• Recognise when referral to GP/Dietician is appropriate.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions where appropriate.

• Focus on improving health outcomes rather than restrictive/short term approach

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

• Current registration or membership with an appropriate professional association (where applicable).

• Interest in working with weight management, obesity treatment, chronic disease management, or lifestyle medicine.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience working within a general practice or primary healthcare setting.

• Knowledge of behavioural change strategies and motivational interviewing.

• Experience supporting patients using medical weight loss therapies and lifestyle interventions.

What We Offer

• Permanent part-time position with flexible hours.

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced General Practitioners.

• Modern, established medical practice.

• The chance to make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of the local community.

• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.