cmr has partnered with a leading Aboriginal Health Service seeking an experienced Dietitian / Public Health Nutritionist to join their team on a permanent basis, based in Darwin, NT and servicing remote West Arnhem communities.

About the Role

You will provide clinical dietetic, public health nutrition and health promotion services across 5 remote communities. You will partner with Aboriginal communities, health teams and local organisations to improve nutrition and health outcomes through culturally safe, community-led practice.

This role would suit someone who enjoys travel and is passionate about remote community health.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver clinical dietetic services within your scope.
• Develop and evaluate community nutrition and health promotion programs.
• Work with schools, community stores and aged care services.
• Provide nutrition advice to health teams and community stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, community members and service providers.
• Contribute to KPIs, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Travel regularly to five remote communities, generally Monday–Thursday.

What’s On Offer

• $95,697–$114,104 + Super, depending on experience
• Excellent salary packaging benefits
• Additional leave provisions
• $100/day post-tax travel allowance while travelling
• Travel and accommodation provided in remote communities
• Ongoing professional development
• Unique mix of clinical, public health and community nutrition experience

About You

• Dietetics qualification with current or eligible APD status
• Experience in clinical dietetics, public health nutrition and/or community development
• Understanding of Aboriginal health and culturally safe practice
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently across geographically dispersed communities
• Ochre Card eligibility and satisfactory Criminal History Check
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote communities

Experience working in an ACCHO or remote Aboriginal community is highly desirable.