*Senior Dietitian - Cape York Outreach

Temporary Full Time - immeidate start up to February 2027 (with possiblity of extension)

Cairns based with regular travel to the Cape York region

If this role has sparked your interest, Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would be pleased to speak with you and provide further information.

Your Role.....

This role offers the opportunity to provide generalist dietetic services as part of the Cape York Allied Health Outreach Team, supporting remote communities including Aurukun, Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen and Lockhart River. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver culturally responsive care across all age groups, collaborating closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other healthcare professionals.

Based in Cairns, the position involves regular outreach travel by light aircraft, with services delivered through a combination of face-to-face and virtual care. Comprehensive support is provided to develop skills in areas of generalist practice that may be new or less familiar.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Senior Dietitian working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect,



learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent perks and allowances;

Base salary comprising between $5,086.00 - $5,455.00 per fortnight.

Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service

Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%.

Salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

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

Rich Indigenous Culture

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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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.

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📌 Senior Dietitian - Cape York Outreach (Cairns) (North Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 North Queensland