- Time for a Northern Territory adventure?
- Locum rates upto $75 per hour + super
- Accommodation + travel reimbursement
Experienced Community Dietitian required for this publicly funded service in the Northern Territory. You will join a small team of allied health clinicians and manage the growing dietetic caseload in four remote Aboriginal communities in the Big Rivers Region.
- The caseload is a mixture of paediatric and adults, predominately Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, with a focus on paediatric growth support, adult malnutrition/ unintentional weight loss, type 2 diabetes, and general metabolic related conditions. Most dietetic support will be delivered with individuals or families, however, some group sessions may be required.
- The trips will be one-day, one night, or two nights; these do not fall on Fridays, and they would limit the number of trips in a week (maximum two different communities) and allow ample admin time.
- The role will include some stakeholder education, updating of resources in remote clinics, and may include helping the Public Health Nutritionist/Dietitian(s) with the Market Basket Surveys (MBS) we conduct in remote stores.
- The role requires case management skills, experience with adults & paediatrics and community education
- The role involves occasional travelling to remote communities in the Big Rivers region by 4WD or light aircraft, staying overnight during weekdays.
- Join a team of OTs, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker, Physiotherapists, Allied Health Assistant, a Team Leader
- ASAP start until 5th December + possible extension
- Return travel reimbursed upto $1200 and free accommodation for locums.
- Car available for occasional local use.
- Great feedback from my current locums!
- Supportive and social team
- Enjoy weekends out in nature - enjoy gorges, waterfalls, camping and hikes!
- Locum rates upto $75 per hour super (depending on experience). Great feedback from my current locum!
Additional information:
- Must be comfortable with small planes, driving, and overnight travel
- Individual community trips will be 1 day only, 1 night, or a maximum of 2 nights
- No trips on Fridays
- Limit of up to 2 different communities per week
- Ample admin time provided
- Remote travel undertaken with another Allied Health team member
- Own room will be provided for any overnight travel in staff or commercial accommodation
Come to where the Outback meets the tropics and discover a region full of gorges and misty waterfalls, thermal springs and ancient cultures. This region is a nature lovers paradise.
To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au
My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
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