Full Time Accredited Sports Dietitian (Cairns)

Health Management; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days paid Professional Development (

Professional Development retreat

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Health Management Dietitians is seeking a passionate Sports Dietitian to join our busy private practice in Cairns. You will manage a thriving caseload with support from six Dietitians and a proactive admin team, delivering performance nutrition strategies to a range of clients.

You will work with local sports teams across FNQ, engaging in presentations, workshops and private practice consulting while advancing your credentials through the APD pathway and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current DA membership with full or provisional APD status or willingness to commit to the APD program if successful.
• Accredited Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia OR willingness to commit to becoming Accredited Sports Dietitian.
• Must be able to pass a police check.
• QLD Blue Card or ability to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one consultations with Junior, Amateur and elite clients.
• Collaborate with local teams, clubs and academies across FNQ.
• Deliver performance nutrition strategies including fueling, recovery, hydration, and body composition goals.
• Deliver presentations, workshops and contribute to social media.

Skills

Sports Dietitian

APD pathway

Client rapport

Business mindset

Education

DA/APD pathway

Tools

Police check

Blue Card

Job description

Applications will continue to remain open until we find the right person - Commencing end of April/May

(But don’t wait - We may have hired!)

Health Management Dietitians are looking for a Sports Dietitian with that extra bit of personality, someone with spark who loves people, thrives in a fast-paced private practice, and wants to build a career.

We’re a busy, well-established private practice with a strong referral base and a reputation for exceptional client care. You’ll step into a thriving caseload with plenty of support behind you.

This role is ideal for a Sports Dietitian who loves sport, performance nutrition and working with motivated clients, while also thriving in a busy private practice environment.

What Your Role Looks Like

One-on-one consultations with Junior, Amateur and elite clients along with our general clinical caseload

Working with local sporting teams, clubs and academies across FNQ

Delivering performance nutrition strategies including fueling, recovery, hydration and body composition goals

Presentations, workshops and social media contribution

You’ll see a mix of general nutrition and clinical clients on top of a sports nutrition base, building strong private practice consulting skills.

You won’t be on your own. You’ll be joining a supportive team of six Dietitians, along with our Managing Director, Practice Manager, and dedicated admin team who all have your back. We provide ongoing clinical training, regular mentoring, and structured professional development to help you grow, thrive, and feel confident in your role, backed by an annual professional development allowance to support your continued growth.
Extensive experience isn’t necessary, but a strong work ethic and drive to succeed absolutely are. We’ll teach you how to become the strongest Private Practice Sports Dietitian possible, and after 12 months with us you’ll be more skilled, confident, and well-rounded than anywhere else in the country. While you don’t need prior private practice experience, you must be willing to adapt and embrace our successful and unique consulting style. We have a terrific culture and welcome everyone into the team.

Confident and ambitious new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why Join Us?

We’re a vibrant, close-knit team of Dietitians who love what we do.

We welcome new graduates with confidence and ambition, your personality matters more than years of experience.

You’ll be welcomed into a regional community where your work genuinely makes a difference.

Work-life balance + professional growth actually exist here.

And if you’re moving to FNQ, you’ll find a team that feels like a family away from home.

Develop/grow your expertise in sports nutrition and private practice consulting

Current DA membership with full or provisional APD status or willingness to commit to the APD program if successful

Accredited Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia OR willingness to commit to the process of becoming an Accredited Sports Dietitian

Must be able to pass a police check

QLD Blue Card or ability to apply for one

Ability to build rapport with others

Business mindset

Willingness to relocate to Cairns

Passion for sport and performance nutrition

Employment will commence as a permanent full-time, minimum 38hour per week salaried position. 12 month probation applies.

$75,000–$90,000 + Super

Generous performance bonuses (eligible after 6 months or sooner if experienced)

2 days paid Professional Development leave in addition to annual and sick leave

Yearly professional development retreat

Position commences end of April/Start of May 2026

Applications will continue to remain open until we find the right person (Don’t wait until the closing date - we may have hired someone)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.