Public Health Dietitian
NT Department of Health
Posted 3 days ago
Professional 2 - Remuneration Package Range $109,860 - $130,643
(including salary $92,910 - $110,781)
Primary and Public Health Care Outreach Barkly
Tennant Creek
Ongoing vacancy available
The Department of Health manages the Northern Territory public health system, operating as one system across 5 regions, providing the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care across the life course.
Operating in the Barkly Region, the Primary and Public Health Care (PPHC) Barkly Outreach Service provided specialist program outreach care to clients living in remote communities, and specialist support, advice and education to PPHC staff.
As the Public Health Dietitian your primary objective is to deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective public Health Dietetic services within NT Health.
Located in Tennant Creek, your key duties include prioritising and managing a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment, providing clinical/professional supervision to students and PPHC staff, and contribute to the achievement of the work unit goals and key performance indicators.
To be successful, you require a degree level qualification in human nutrition dietetics, which gives eligibility for Accredited Practicing Dietitian status with Dietitian Australia and post-graduation experience providing high quality clinical public health dietetics services.
Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture, experience working effectively with client from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, and well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict management skills is essential.
In return, you will enjoy the benefits of a competitive remuneration with salary packaging options, 12% Superannuation, six weeks recreational and two weeks personal leave, and an opportunity to further your professional development in NT Health.
If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider relocating to the Territory and moving to Tennant Creek, an authentic Outback town and home to over 3,000 people.
Reward yourself with an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to enjoy the many benefits of living in a regional town including exploring Waramungu country, swimming at the Mary Ann Dam, four-wheel-driving through the Davenport Ranges and visiting one of the Territory’s famous natural landmarks, the Devil’s Marbles.
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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Gai Di Donna on 08 •••• •413 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 14844
Closing date: 19/06/2026
Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.
For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search
About NT Department of Health
The key focus of the Department of Health is to achieve the best health and wellbeing for all Territorians through the development, management and performance of the public health system.
The Department of Health is responsible for strategic leadership and funding; system-wide policy development and planning; and system governance, performance and accountability.
The Chief Executive Officer of the department is the accountable officer with Territory-wide responsibility.
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