Community Dietitian - Nutritionist

Location: Cairns servicing Cape York communities 
Status: Full Time Permanent 
Salary: $99,095 - $108,247 p.a. + 11% superannuation contribution

The filling of this position is specified. Applicants must provide contact details or a written reference from an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is willing to support their application.

About Us
Apunipima Cape York Health Council is a community controlled Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health service, which provides culturally appropriate, family centred, primary health care services to the communities and people of Cape York.

About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a Community Dietitian-Nutritionist to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising and work with local health staff and community stakeholders to provide clinical dietetics, food service menu reviews, nutrition training and advice as well as community nutrition initiatives, ensuring services are appropriate and relevant to community needs. 

This position will work as part of the Nutrition team to meet key deliverables and work towards greater goals for the department and organisation. 

Pre-employment screening for vaccination against Vaccine Preventable Diseases will be conducted for the successful applicant.

About You 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics formally recognised by Dietitians Australia
• Current Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status
• 3+ experience post-qualification
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating public health programs within a project management framework
• Experience in the delivery of best practice dietetic services with the ability to apply culturally relevant and ethical approaches to practice.
• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgement when providing novel,
  complex or critical tasks relevant to discipline, including clinical services of a complex nature
• Understanding of the historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, particularly in Cape York
• Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or
  Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with community protocols and
  customs
• Current Queensland Drivers Licence 
• Current Blue Card positive notice or exemption, or willing and able to obtain prior to commencement

Why Apunipima?

Apunipima is a great place to work, with opportunities to grow and develop and an environment of respect. A career with Apunipima offers unique opportunities and experiences that set it apart from other more mainstream health services. Our people are a committed team, dedicated to improving the health outcomes of Queensland's most at risk people. We do this by providing comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that focuses on empowerment, family and community.

Join us as we navigate the exciting challenges and rewards of health care in the diverse and beautiful landscape of Cape York, in partnership with its people, rich history and culture. As Community Dietitian-Nutritionist, you will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, 5 weeks annual leave, annual leave loading, travel allowance, generous salary packaging opportunities and more!
 

To apply for this role, submit your cover letter and resume addressing the above criteria. Applications close on Sunday, 18 February 2024.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this role, or if you have any questions, please contact Renee Montgomery, Population Health Manager via 0459 860 *** or ***************@apunipima.org.au 

Apunipima Cape York Health Council is an equal opportunity employer.

www.apunipima.org.au