Job Description

Accredited Practising Dietitian – Community Aged Care and NDIS

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Your Physio Advantage is expanding its community allied health services and is seeking an Accredited Practising Dietitian to establish and develop our dietetics service across the Central Coast and Newcastle/Hunter regions.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting older people and people living with disability.

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We are initially seeking a Dietitian to join us on a for approximately two days per week, allowing the role and caseload to grow sustainably. For the right candidate, we are also open to discussing a Casual or permanent part-time arrangement.

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About the opportunity

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Your Physio Advantage is expanding its community allied health services and is seeking an Accredited Practising Dietitian to establish and develop our dietetics service across the Central Coast and Newcastle/Hunter regions.

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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and growing multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting older people and people living with disability.

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We are initially seeking a Dietitian to join us on a for approximately two days per week, allowing the role and caseload to grow sustainably. For the right candidate, we are also open to discussing a Casual or permanent part time arrangement.

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Why join Your Physio Advantage?

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You will be joining a supportive, progressive and established allied health organisation with a strong reputation across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter regions.

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We offer:

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- A flexible position casual or permant part time for approximately two days per week
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- Flexibility to nominate your preferred working days and hours
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- Competitive remuneration
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- Permanent salary equivalent of $90,000–$105,000 per annum pro rata
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- Superannuation and travel support
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- A combination of community visits and telehealth
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- Administrative support for referrals, bookings and billing
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- An established network of aged care providers, support coordinators, plan managers and community referrers
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- Internal referrals from our physiotherapy and occupational therapy teams
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- A manageable and geographically coordinated caseload
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- Professional development support
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- Multidisciplinary collaboration and mentoring
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- The opportunity to shape and grow a recent clinical service
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- Potential to increase your hours as the caseload develops
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- A pathway from casual employment to permanent part-time work where this suits both the clinician and Your Physio Advantage
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About the role

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Your caseload will primarily include community-based aged care and NDIS participants. Services may be delivered in clients' homes, community settings and by telehealth.

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The role will include:

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- Completing comprehensive nutritional assessments
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- Developing practical, evidence-based nutrition plans
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- Supporting clients experiencing malnutrition, unintentional weight loss, frailty or reduced appetite
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- Providing disability-related nutrition assessment and intervention
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- Supporting clients with diabetes and other chronic health conditions
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- Providing advice regarding enteral nutrition where within your experience and scope
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- Educating families, carers and support workers
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- Preparing clinical reports and recommendations for NDIS and aged care funding bodies
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- Collaborating with GPs, speech pathologists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other health professionals
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- Contributing to the development of Your Physio Advantage's dietetics service and clinical pathways
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About you





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We are seeking a Dietitian who is compassionate, organised and confident working independently in the community.

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You will have:

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- A recognised tertiary qualification in nutrition and dietetics
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- Current Accredited Practising Dietitian status with Dietitians Australia
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- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance, or eligibility to be covered under our organisational policies
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- A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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- Strong written communication and clinical report-writing skills
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- An understanding of person-centred and goal-directed care
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- The ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams
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- A commitment to high-quality clinical documentation and professional standards
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Experience in community aged care, Support at Home, disability or the NDIS would be highly regarded but is not essential.

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Dietitians with hospital, rehabilitation, private practice or community health experience who are interested in transitioning into community work are encouraged to apply.

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About Your Physio Advantage

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Your Physio Advantage is a locally owned multidisciplinary allied health provider delivering home visit physiotherapy, occupational therapy and remedial massage services across the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, the Hunter and Port Stephens.

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Our team supports older people to remain safe and independent at home and assists people living with disability to achieve meaningful health and participation goals.

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Our values are:

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Care – Accountability – Rapport – Excellence

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We are committed to providing clinicians with flexibility, professional support and the resources required to deliver excellent care.

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Join a growing allied health team and help us build a high-quality community dietetics service for older people and people living with disability.

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📌 Accredited Practising Dietitian - Community Aged Care and NDIS (New South Wales)
🏢 Your Physio Advantage
📍 New South Wales