Let's be honest - life is too short to just work, work, work.
Tell me more...This position provides comprehensive, effective and efficient patient/client centred dietetic and nutrition services, appropriate with level of experience, for individuals whose health needs are the primary focus of an interdisciplinary healthcare team approach.
This permanent Senior Dietitian (HP4) role in Cooktown is for someone who wants meaningful work and a life outside the clinic. You'll step into a role where your expertise genuinely makes a valuable contribution, while living in a place that offers space to breathe, time to slow down, and a strong sense of community.
About the role
As a Senior Dietitian, you'll deliver high-level clinical nutrition services across a broad caseload, while also providing leadership, mentoring, and professional guidance to others. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, autonomy, and practical, culturally responsive care.
This is a role where your experience is respected and your voice matters.
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Kate Kennett, 0457 068 615 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role.
Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Why Cooktown?
Cooktown gives you that true remote feeling - open skies, lush landscapes, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle (without being cut off from the world). You're still just a scenic drive or short flight from Cairns, making weekend getaways, shopping trips, or family visits easy.
Outside of work, life looks different here:
* Morning strolls or sunset walks
* A welcoming community where people know your name
* Real work - life balance (not just something talked about)
Many people arrive planning to "do a year"... and end up staying much longer.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
* Permanent role with stability
* Base salary comprising between $128,159.00 - $137,918.00 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to
* Rural and Remote incentives
* Relocation and accommodation incentives
* Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
* Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
* Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
* Find out about the regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
* Follow us
If you're ready to step away from the constant rush and into a role - and a place that gives you more balance, more connection, and more meaning, Cooktown could be exactly what you're looking for.
Because your career matters - but so does your life.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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Dietitian (Cooktown), Queensland Health • Far North Qld, Australia
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