Dietitian | St George QLD

Dietitian Connection Pty Ltd; St George; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support available

Multidisciplinary team environment

Job summary

Vital Health in St George, QLD is seeking an experienced Dietitian to join a rural health team delivering nutrition services across clinic, community and outreach settings. The role offers a varied caseload and opportunities to contribute to sleep health and eating disorder programs within a supportive regional team.

The successful candidate will work across chronic disease management, paediatrics, aged care and gut health, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with SPs, OTs, PTs and AHAs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Dietitian in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Delivering nutrition interventions across chronic disease management and community settings.
• Providing services across clinic, community, school, and outreach settings.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team with other Allied Health professionals.

Job description

$44 – $54 per hour (based on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a Dietitian to join our team in St George, QLD.

This is a varied role for an experienced Dietitian looking to work across a broad clinical caseload while making a meaningful contribution to healthcare delivery in a rural community.

The Opportunity

As a Vital Health Dietitian, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary team delivering services across clinic, community and outreach settings throughout the St George region.

In practice, your week may include:

• Delivering personalised nutrition interventions across chronic disease management, paediatrics, aged care, gut health, eating disorders and home enteral nutrition
• Providing services across clinic, community, school, early childhood, home visit and telehealth settings
• Supporting clients across rural and Indigenous communities, with care shaped around individual and local needs
• Working alongside Speech Pathologists (SPs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), Exercise Physiologists (EPs) and Allied Health Assistants (AHAs)
• Contributing to Vital Health’s Sleep Health service, including opportunities to support sleep studies and work alongside Sleep Specialists
• Supporting the Right Care Right Place initiative, helping improve access to appropriate support for people experiencing disordered eating and eating disorders
• Participating in outreach and community-based service delivery as part of a supported regional team

Your caseload will reflect local service needs, with plenty of variety and the opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest over time.

Who This Role Suits

We’re looking for a Dietitian who already has experience working in clinical practice and is ready to bring that experience to a varied rural health setting.

This role would suit someone who:

• Has previous experience working as a Dietitian in clinical practice
• Enjoys variety and is comfortable working across different service settings
• Values being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Is interested in rural health, community nutrition and improving access to care
• Enjoys building relationships with clients, families and local communities
• Is comfortable managing their caseload with a level of autonomy while remaining connected to a broader clinical team

Please note: due to the requirements of this position, this role is not suitable for new graduate Dietitians.

Local Dietitians are strongly encouraged to apply, and we also welcome applications from clinicians considering a move to the St George region.

Why Join Vital Health

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Performance incentives recognising clinical contribution
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Diverse caseload across clinic, community and outreach settings
• Administrative and NDIS support in place to assist with workflow
• Multidisciplinary team environment with access to clinicians across a range of allied health disciplines
• Opportunities to build expertise across areas including Sleep Health, eating disorders and community nutrition
• Relocation support available for those moving to the region
• The opportunity to live and work within a welcoming rural community while delivering services where they are genuinely needed
• Recognised tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
• Previous clinical experience as a Dietitian
• Full working rights in Australia

About Vital Health

Vital Health is a multidisciplinary allied health provider delivering services across rural and regional Queensland and New South Wales.

For over 35 years, we’ve focused on improving access to healthcare for communities who might otherwise go without. Our teams work across clinics, community settings and outreach locations, supporting people throughout rural, remote and Indigenous communities.