Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health, RDPH
Job title Clinical Dietitian Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 11/01/2027
Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Darwin
Position number 40042 RTF 360111 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact Officer Annabel Thallon on 08 8922 8727 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360111

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Nutrition and Dietetic services within NT Health
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health
care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: Nutrition & Dietetics.



This position will require
the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include weekends (as applicable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Nutrition and Dietetic services under minimal supervision within a

multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.
3. Provide clinical/skilled supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff
4. Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes

are met.
5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional

level to ensure delivery of contemporary Nutrition and Dietetic services.
6. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.
7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Relevant qualifications in Nutrition & Dietetics that meets membership eligibility requirements of Dietitians Australia.
2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical Nutrition and Dietetic services to patients and

families/carers.
3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients

and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a

team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high volume workload.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management or speciality practice area.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal
history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect
contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Clinical Dietitian (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin