Sports Dietitian

Coast Sport - Performance Health Services; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coast Sport – Performance Health Services on the NSW Central Coast seeks a Sports Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for athletes and active individuals in an on-site setting. You will design individualized nutrition plans to support performance, recovery, and health, and deliver group workshops for teams and community programs.

Day-to-day duties include collaborating with physiotherapists and other allied health professionals, monitoring client

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nutrition and sports dietetics skills.
• Experience in individual counseling and group education.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary allied health team.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Eligibility for accreditation/registration with a recognized body (e.g., APD).
• Experience with athletes or active populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to athletes and active individuals.
• Design individualized nutrition plans to support performance, recovery, and health.
• Deliver group workshops and presentations for teams and community programs.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor client progress.
• Contribute to development of nutrition resources and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Sports dietetics

Counseling

Group education

Documentation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Company Description

Coast Sport – Performance Health Services is a team of healthcare professionals delivering leading performance health products and services from the NSW Central Coast. The organization is dedicated to helping the community feel well, move well, and perform well through access to high-quality healthcare and performance services. Coast Sport emphasizes a collaborative, values-driven culture grounded in honesty, integrity, authenticity, trust, teamwork, communication, excellence, accountability, and high performance. Team members are encouraged to contribute to a supportive environment focused on patient outcomes and continuous professional growth.

Role Description

The Sports Dietitian will provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to athletes and active individuals in an on-site setting located on the Central Coast, NSW. This contract role involves designing individualized nutrition plans to support performance, recovery, and overall health, as well as delivering group workshops and presentations for teams and community programs. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with physiotherapists and other allied health professionals, monitoring client progress, updating treatment plans, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The Sports Dietitian will also contribute to the development of nutrition resources, support outreach and performance initiatives, and uphold Coast Sport’s values in all client interactions.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nutrition and sports dietetics skills, including assessment, meal planning, and performance-focused nutrition support.
• Experience in one-on-one client counseling and group education, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary allied health team and contribute to integrated performance and rehabilitation programs.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including accurate documentation and case load management in a busy clinical environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for accreditation/registration with a recognized professional body (e.g., Accredited Practising Dietitian or equivalent).
• Experience working with athletes, sports teams, or active populations, preferably within a performance or healthcare setting.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, and alignment with Coast Sport’s values of integrity, accountability, and high performance.