Join a Purpose-Driven Organisation Where Your Work Truly Matters
Dietitian – Full-Time | Based in Townsville, QLD
Supportive environment | Diverse caseload | Real impact
North and West Remote Health (NWRH) is seeking a dedicated and motivated Dietitian to join our Townsville-based team on a full-time basis. We welcome applicants at all stages of their career, from recent graduates to experienced professionals.
As part of a multidisciplinary and highly collaborative team, you'll provide evidence-based dietetic services that prioritise long-term outcomes and client wellbeing—without the funding limitations often seen in private practice. This is an opportunity to build meaningful connections and deliver holistic care across a broad range of clinical presentations in rural and remote settings.
What We Offer:
* Attractive starting salary from $76,197 + super, commensurate with experience
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
* 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading
* External PD funding available through Health Workforce QLD
* Relocation assistance provided
* Ongoing structured supervision and clinical mentoring, particularly for new graduates
* A flexible, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture
What You'll Be Doing:
Clinical Services
* Deliver high-quality, person-centred dietetic care across the lifespan
* Manage a diverse caseload including chronic disease, IBS/IBD, food intolerances, paediatrics, neurodiversity, and malnutrition
* Utilise a variety of funding streams including NDIS
* Engage in health promotion initiatives and community education
Quality Improvement
* Contribute to service development and innovation
* Identify gaps and suggest improvements to strengthen service delivery
Teamwork & Stakeholder Engagement
* Work closely with GPs, community organisations, and allied health professionals
* Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support integrated, holistic care
About You:
* Degree-qualified and registered Dietitian (or eligible for registration)
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care
* Willingness to travel to remote communities via road or small aircraft
* Current driver's licence (manual preferred)
* Committed to delivering culturally safe and inclusive services
Why NWRH?
At NWRH, you'll join a team that's committed to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement in rural health. Our clinicians are supported, heard, and given opportunities to grow. Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical experience or take the next step in your allied health career, you'll find a rewarding path with us.
Make a tangible difference—professionally and personally.
To discuss the role, please contact Lynette Reville – Allied Health Team Leader at
Lynette.Reville @nwrh.com.au
Apply today and help us deliver high-quality healthcare to the communities that need it most.
Come for the life experience. Stay for the lifestyle.
Please Note:
* You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
* You will be required to travel by road and/or in small planes to communities distant from your catchment area on a regular basis, so must be comfortable with this aspect of the role.
* A 'C' Class Driver's License (Manual preferred) is also an essential requirement
* All final applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Blue card (if not AHPRA registered).
* Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply; and
* We encourage people with disabilities who have relevant skills and experience to apply for any advertised vacancies.
Have a fantastic lifestyle and work-life balance whilst making a real difference to those living in the community.
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About NWRH
NWRH is a vibrant, leading not-for-profit provider ofcommunity and outreach-based allied health, mentalhealth, aged care, wellbeing and disability services.We've been providing services to more than 50communities throughout regional, rural and remoteAustralia since 1993.
NWRH harnesses the diversity, energy and professionalismof a large team of multidisciplinary healthcareprofessionals. We share a commitment to culturalcompetency, providing a comprehensive and robust modelof healthcare service delivery.
At NWRH, you'll have the opportunity to work in rural,remote and regional locations, be part of a supportive,multidisciplinary team and feel rewarded by the realdifference we make in people's lives. Grow, bothpersonally and professionally, and set yourself up forsuccess throughout your career
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o Do you have the legal right to live and work in Australia? *
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o Please confirm if you hold current registration as a Dietitian with DAA Australia? *
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o Do you currently hold a blue and yellow card/NDIS Worker Screening Check, or are willing to obtain prior to commencing employment? *
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