Experienced Community Dietitian required for this publicly funded service in the Northern Territory. You will join a small team of allied health clinicians and manage the growing dietetic caseload in four remote Aboriginal communities in the Big Rivers Region.
* 13th January for three months
* Locum rates up to $75 per hour + super
* Accommodation and travel reimbursement
* Return travel reimbursed up to $1200 and free accommodation for locums
* Car available for occasional local use
Responsibilities
* Manage a mixed paediatric and adult caseload, predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, focusing on paediatric growth support, adult malnutrition, type 2 diabetes and general metabolic conditions.
* Deliver dietetic support to individuals or families; facilitate group sessions where required.
* Conduct short trips (one‐day, one night, or two nights) to remote communities; maximum two different communities per week; no trips on Fridays.
* Provide stakeholder education, update resources in remote clinics, and assist the Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian(s) with Market Basket Surveys (MBS) in remote stores.
* Perform case management, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with an allied health team that includes OTs, Speech Pathologists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistants, and a Team Leader.
* Travel to remote communities in the Big Rivers region by 4WD or light aircraft with overnight stays during weekdays; own room will be provided in staff or commercial accommodation.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Eligible for APD status; overseas trained candidates must have been assessed before applying.
* Comfortable with small planes, driving, and overnight travel.
* Experience with adults, paediatrics, community education, and case management.
Additional Information
* Subject to completing an introduction and orientation with the team.
* Remote travel undertaken with another Allied Health team member.
* Ample admin time is provided.
* Supportive and social team environment.
* Enjoy weekends in nature: gorges, waterfalls, camping and hikes.
Come to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lover's paradise.
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael, Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au.
My contactable days are Monday—Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
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