Dietitian - Mount Isa

Location: Mount Isa, QLD

Salary: $82, 858 – $105, 893 + Super (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Position Type: Full-time or part-time options available

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

Relocate to Mount Isa and build your dietitian career in a stable allied health team, led by a supportive manager who has been with the organisation for 15 years. We’re flexible on what this role looks like for the right candidate, with full-time or part-time options available on either a permanent basis or a fixed-term contract, including short-term arrangements such as 3 to 6 months.

Regular outreach travel to surrounding communities is required, including overnight stays away from home as needed (frequency varies depending on service needs). Travel may involve driving or small plane flights, with travel completed during work hours where possible. Any required after-hours travel is supported through time in lieu, and a work vehicle is provided.

Benefits

• Salary from $82,858 to $105,893 + super (Pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900 to help maximise your take home pay;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
• $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy;
• Initial staff accommodation available;
• Up to $3k relocation assistance plus possible additional payment of up to $3k from Health Workforce Queensland for candidates who relocate and meet the criteria
• Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service;
• Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year, supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
• EAP for you and your family;
• External monthly supervision benefits;
• Flexible work options including part-time, compressed hours, job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)

About the role

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition assessment, education and intervention services for clients across the lifespan to support the prevention and management of chronic health conditions.
• Develop and implement individualised nutrition care plans, monitor client progress, and evaluate outcomes to achieve the best possible health results.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, health professionals, families and community stakeholders to provide coordinated, client-centred care.
• Provide community education, health promotion activities and culturally appropriate nutrition programs across clinic, outreach and telehealth settings.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, meet service delivery and funding requirements, and contribute to continuous quality improvement and organisational compliance.

Skills and experience 

• Current Accredited Practicing Dietitian registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Recognised Nutrition and Dietetics qualification
• Current unrestricted Australian C Class Driver's Licence
• Full Australian working rights

About the region

Mount Isa

Located in the heart of North West Queensland, Mount Isa offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living, stunning landscapes, and a welcoming regional community while making a meaningful impact through rural healthcare. Explore the outdoors, connect with locals, and experience a lifestyle beyond the city.

How to apply

Think you're a good fit? We'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' to join NWRH today.

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Human Resources at hr@nwrh.com.au.

Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening, including referee checks, a current Blue Card, Australian Federal Police check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement.