Remote Dietitian — Virtual Chronic Disease Nutrition

Flying Doctor; Broken Hill; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) seeks a Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition services virtually across Far West NSW. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team, provide MNT, and help patients manage chronic conditions through telehealth and digital care models.

You will support culturally safe care, develop resources, and participate in care planning and program evaluation within a flexible, remote service. APD status or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• APD status or eligibility to obtain and maintain APD status.
• Experience delivering evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services in primary health care, community health, or chronic disease settings.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease prevention and management.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and education skills.
• Experience managing clinical caseload and working autonomously.
• Confidence using electronic medical records, telehealth platforms, and digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition assessments and personalised care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy and practical nutrition counselling for chronic disease management.
• Conduct telehealth consultations and utilise digital health technologies to improve access to care.
• Support clients to build confidence, self-management skills, and sustainable lifestyle changes.
• Facilitate group education programs and health promotion initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and case conferencing.
• Develop culturally responsive nutrition resources and education materials.
• Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement activities, and program outcomes reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Community engagement

Education skills

Autonomous work

Telehealth experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

APD status or eligibility

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Telehealth platforms

Digital health technologies

Job description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) seeks a Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition services virtually across Far West NSW. You’ll work in a multidisciplinary team, provide MNT, and help patients manage chronic conditions through telehealth and digital care models.

You will support culturally safe care, develop resources, and participate in care planning and program evaluation within a flexible, remote service. APD status or eligibility is required.