Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra – Wollongong NSW

As a Dietitian, you will provide evidence-based nutrition assessment, counselling, education and care planning to older people and other community clients accessing government-funded aged care and community support programs.

You will work closely with clients, carers, families and a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes, promote independence, and support clients to achieve their individual goals.

What's on Offer

• Flexible work arrangements for a healthy work-life balance - 10 hours a week

• Laptop and travel allowance provided

• Health Qualified and Support Services Award 2020, Health Professional Employee Level 1 (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 depending on qualification and experience)

• Maximise your take-home pay with tax-free salary packaging

• Award-winning organisation (2025 Outstanding Community Organisation, Illawarra Business Award)

• Culturally diverse workplace

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop personalised care plans.

• Provide one-on-one and group nutrition education and counselling.

• Monitor and review client progress and outcomes.

• Deliver culturally safe, client-centred services.

• Work collaboratively with Allied Health Professionals, Allied Health Assistants and Care Partners.

• Identify additional client needs and facilitate appropriate referrals.

• Present health promotion and nutrition education sessions to community groups.

• Maintain accurate client records and documentation in AlayaCare.

• Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and accreditation activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:





• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetics, or equivalent qualification

• Eligibility for, or current status as, an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

• Strong assessment, counselling and care-planning skills.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience working with older people and culturally diverse communities will be highly regarded.

• Current Driver Licence and willingness to travel within the service region.

About MCCI

MCCI is a non-profit charity supporting multicultural communities across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven and ACT-Queanbeyan regions.

With a diverse team of 300 staff and volunteers who speak 60 languages, we deliver a wide range of services for older people and their carers, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, young people, and families.

Next Steps

Application process

• Download the position description on our website

• Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria

• Applications will be assessed as they are received.

For more information about the role, please contact the People and Culture Team on .

MCCI is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential. We are also committed to creating a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and empowered.

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📌 Part-Time Dietitian (10 hrs/wk) for Community Nutrition (City of Wollongong)
🏢 Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra
📍 City of Wollongong