Dietitian | Hobart

Optimum Health Solutions; Hobart; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible hours

PD allowance

Career growth pathways

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions in Tasmania seeks an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) to join our growing team and manage an established caseload across clinics and community roles. You'll deliver evidence-based nutrition care, support clients with disability/NDIS needs, weight management, and chronic disease management.

You will work autonomously within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, provide group education, and contribute to professional development in a supportive culture with flexible

Qualifications

• APD status with at least 2 years' clinical dietetics experience.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to work across clinic and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop personalised nutrition plans.
• Counsel clients using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve holistic outcomes.
• Deliver group education programs and resources.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivational interviewing

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Client-focused care

Education

APD credential

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health! Are you ready to make a real impact in people’s lives and be rewarded for the work that you do? At Optimum Health Solutions, we’re committed to empowering our team and clients to reach their potential and live life to the fullest. As one of Australia’s leading Allied Health providers, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Offering industry leading career pathways, professional development, and a collaborative culture, this is a place where excellence thrives. With 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, a team of over 200 professionals, and 20 years of delivering exceptional care, we provide top-tier, multi-disciplinary support through our dedicated teams across 7 disciplines.

About The Role

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) to join our growing team and step into an established caseload. This clinical role offers the opportunity to support clients with a wide range of nutrition needs including:

• Nutrition support for disability and NDIS participants (including enteral feeding)
• Weight management and lifestyle interventions
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular health, liver disease)
• Gastrointestinal health (IBS, IBD, and CD)
• Paediatrics and family nutrition (fussy eating)

You’ll Deliver Evidence-based Nutrition Care Through

• Comprehensive assessments and development of personalised nutrition plans
• Client-centred counselling using motivational interviewing techniques
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve holistic outcomes
• Group education programs, workshops, and resource development

About You

• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
• 2 years’ experience minimum as a dietitian in the clinical setting
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive disposition, empathy, and a client-focused manner
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Flexibility to work across clinic and community settings

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working within NDIS
• Experience with the paediatric population
• Monash FODMAP accreditation

Why Choose Optimum Health Solutions?

• Established Full-time Caseload - Due to current dietitian commencing further study and reducing workload
• Competitive Hourly Rate - Above award salary based on clinical experience
• Flexible working hours - Ability to structure your own clinic diary
• Professional Development Allowance - $1000.00 + 1-day paid PD leave per year + access to leading professional development platform Allied Health Warrior
• Varied Generalist Caseload - Including NDIS, GP referrals and group education sessions
• Fantastic Reception & Administration team - To support referral bookings and payments
• Supportive Dietetic Team - Including monthly case conferences, teams chat for ad hoc support, and formal clinical supervision from a senior dietitian if required
• Collaborative & Supportive Multi-Disciplinary Team Culture - Passionate team and fun work environment with regular social events
• Career Growth & Pathways - Structured career pathways to support your clinical interests and/or leadership goals
• Meaningful Work - Opportunity to develop long-term relationships with clients leading to established positive lifestyle and health outcomes