Senior Dietitian – Congress – Alice Springs

Why Congress?
Congress is a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Central Australia, delivering community-led and culturally responsive healthcare services.
Join an organisation committed to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to meaningful programs and services that address local health priorities and make a lasting difference in the lives of clients.
 

What’s in it for you?
• Base salary of $131,722–$139,210 per annum.
• Full-time position on a continuous contract.
• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and connected to the bigger picture.
• 15 days of professional development leave each year.
• Opportunities to grow through master’s programs, study placements and other professional development pathways.
• 33 days of annual leave and 15 days of paid personal leave per year.
• Flexible work options, including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual opportunities.
• The possibility of purchasing additional paid leave.
• Salary packaging available to full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• The opportunity to work in the heart of Central Australia while contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
 

What’s the role?
As the Senior Dietitian, you will play a key role in improving the health and wellbeing of community members through the development and delivery of innovative nutrition programs and services.
Working closely with Congress’ multidisciplinary team, you will:
• Provide culturally responsive clinical dietetic advice, assessment and intervention.
• Support clients to manage chronic conditions and improve their health outcomes.
• Develop, implement and evaluate nutrition programs and services.
• Contribute to community-led approaches that promote empowerment and self-management.
• Provide expert dietetic input within a primary healthcare setting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and community stakeholders.
• Support service delivery across Central Australia, including travel to remote areas where required.
What you need to be successful
You will be an experienced dietitian who is passionate about culturally responsive care and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.
 

To be successful, you will have:
• Accreditation as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with Dietitians Australia, with current practising status.
• Extensive relevant clinical experience.
• A completed relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality dietetic assessment and intervention within a primary healthcare setting.
• Experience delivering care in a professional, culturally responsive and client-centred manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound knowledge of chronic disease self-management.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating services and programs using community empowerment principles.
• Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively in cross-cultural contexts.
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues affecting Aboriginal people and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes.
• A current NT driver’s licence.
• The willingness and ability to travel to remote areas.
 

If you are ready to use your dietetic expertise to create meaningful change in Central Australia, apply now or contact Rell on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.