Senior Dietitian

North West Hospital and Health Service – Mount Isa QLD The Senior Dietitian provides high-level generalist nutrition and dietetic services across the continuum of care within the North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS). This position delivers evidence-based clinical care, supports service development activities, and contributes to safe, high-quality care in accordance with professional standards and organisational priorities. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, collaborating with clinicians, patients, carers, and community stakeholders to deliver culturally safe, person-centred services. The role also has a leadership component, providing clinical guidance, supervision, and support to staff and students within the Nutrition and Dietetics team. Working with us Eligible health practitioners entitled to accrue an additional three days professional development leave per annum, resulting in a total of six days professional development leave per annum. Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas will be entitled to a professional development allowance of $3,512.00 per annum. 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading/bonus 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Rural and Remote incentive: Category D allowance of $431.22 p.f. Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs. Requirements Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences. Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks. This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep B and Tubersulosis. Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check; from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. A period of probation may apply. About North West Hospital and Health Service The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all. Friendly communities Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay. Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo. The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people. Mount Isa is a great place to live and work Interested? Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation. Contact: Dayle Easlea on 4*** Applications close: Wednesday, 07 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr