Dietitian

Darwin Private Hospital

Dietician

Part-time role 45 hrs per fortnight

An exciting opportunity exists for a permanent part-time Dietitian to join the collaborative and dynamic multidisciplinary team at Darwin Private Hospital. In this role you will provide comprehensive nutritional assessment, development and implementation of evidence‑based dietetic interventions, and education of patients, carers, and families to support optimal health outcomes. 

Key responsibilities will be to:

• Assess and manage patients requiring dietetic intervention

• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical meetings

• Contribute to patient and staff education activities

• Participate in quality improvement and service evaluation initiatives

The successful applicant will hold Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, and demonstrate experience within rehabilitation, neurodegenerative, and acute care settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care within a supportive clinical environment. The wage offered will be commensurate with your experience.
 

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic, opened a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.

Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Essential Requirements

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, acceptable to the membership of the Dietitians' Association of Australia (DAA)

Selection Criteria

1. Up-to-date knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietetic practice.

2. Current experience as a clinical dietitian with post graduate experience in rehabilitation or acute hospital setting.

3. Demonstrated evidence of excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated experience working as part of a team, as well as ability to work independently.

5. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise workload.

    

6. Demonstrated understanding and application of quality improvement principles.

    

Applications close: Sunday the 17th of May 2026

For further enquiries: Holly Cahalan, Allied Health Manager - holly.cahalan@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and a CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.