We’re looking for an experienced dietitian with extra qualifications, experience or CPD in working with clients in the following specialty areas: paediatrics, gut health, sports and/or eating disorders.

Vacancy Type: Part-time positions available (2-3 days per week)

Location & Hours: Canberra office, with variable hours available between 7.45am – 7.15pm, Monday – Friday.

Duration: Ongoing

Contact Officer: Kate Freeman

Role responsibilities:

Dietitians at The Healthy Eating Clinic strive to exceed expectations and consistently provide high-quality patient-centred care to clients with various nutrition goals and needs.

The successful applicant will join a team of passionate dietitians and be responsible for delivering one-on-one consultations to privately paying clients. Other responsibilities include keeping up-to-date with client admin, such as good record keeping, treatment notes, and writing letters to GPs for Medicare. You are given time as part of your job to complete this work in addition to the time spent with clients. We also require help with marketing, writing articles and content for online platforms, mentoring new grad dietitians and developing nutrition education resources.

Our goal is to provide successful applicants with flexible hours, and the position will be designed in consultation with them to suit their lifestyle and family commitments. The position is based at our Canberra clinics, delivering both in-person, and telehealth consultations.

What we offer:

• Part-time employment entitlements, including annual leave and sick leave.
• Flexible hours and working-from-home arrangements (for non-client work).
• Personal work laptop.
• Well-equipped, professional rooms in a dedicated Dietetics clinic.
• Full administrative support including appointment book management, Customer Service support, marketing & promotions.
• Gym membership.
• Annual professional development allowance
• Mentoring and support
• A great working environment and culture – we want you to LOVE your job

About you:

We’re looking for an experienced and skilled dietitian who is passionate about helping people to achieve their nutrition goals.

• You must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and be confident in dealing with clients one-on-one and helping them with various specialist nutrition issues in people with disabilities.
• You must be willing to practice with a weight-neutral, non-diet approach emphasising long-term habit building.
• You must have strong motivational interviewing skills and the ability to form ongoing client relationships.
• You must value evidence-based nutrition advice above all things and be able to help clients as practically as you can with meal plans, recipes, cooking tips, etc – and not just offer nutrition information.
• You must be a team player willing to contribute to all facets of the business as required.

Essential selection criteria:

• Current Accredited Practicing Dietitian status with Dietitians Australia.
• Five or more years of experience in one-on-one nutrition counselling, with some or all of that in private practice.
• Sound clinical nutrition and dietetics knowledge, specifically in chronic disease management, building self-efficacy with nutrition and weight-neutral practice.
• A specialty area evidenced by extra training, professional development and/or experience in paediatrics, gut health, sports nutrition and/or eating disorders.
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders including the multi-disciplinary team.
• High level organisational and time management skills with the ability to apply these to work priorities and tasks.
• Ability to work diligently and independently; utilising own initiative to solve problems and complete tasks as they arise, meet deadlines, work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required.
• Behaviours that reinforce the values of our company.
• Be entitled to live and work in Australia.

Prior to commencement you must have:

• Register for a Working with Vulnerable People Card
• Organise their own Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Apply for a Medicare Provider number and register for PRODA access
• Supply a recent Criminal Record Check or apply for one

About us:

The Healthy Eating Clinic is Canberra’s premium nutrition and dietetics private practice offering services based on evidence-based nutrition advice to help clients eat well and maximise their health.

Vision: We exist to set people free from food stress and teach them how to eat well for the rest of their life.

Mission: We’re building a sustainable and inclusive nutrition clinic with quality services delivered by passionate health professionals. We work together to build long-term healthy eating habits in our clients. In doing so, we’re also creating a positive workplace where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

Values: Push Boundaries, Exceed Expectations, Care and Support, Communicate, World’s Best Practice, Love Food, Enjoy the Journey

How to Apply:

Please submit the following to [email protected]:

• Maximum two-page cover letter addressing the Essential Selection Criteria
• Resume
• Proof of your up-to-date registration as an APD