About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

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About this Opportunity

Working within our dynamic and highly skilled multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Team as a Dietitian, you will be inspired to provide comprehensive and complex dietetics advice to people living in remote and isolated areas of the far North and West of South Australia. 

With a focus on health promotion and community development, you will coordinate a holistic care approach to achieve better diet outcomes for our diverse range of patients whilst applying the science of human nutrition to food and health.

While this role is based in Port Augusta, the RFDS SA/NT is open to alternate flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to DIDO (Drive in and Drive out) and more.

This role will specifically require you to:

Facilitate patient participation in lifestyle modification programs that supports the development of sustainable healthy eating
Adapt service delivery and resources to suit rural and remote communities using an evidenced based, community centred program structure that is culturally appropriate and consultative to RFDS SA/NT patients
Assist patients to access supports that are important to them achieving their goals using a patient centred approach.

This position will enable you to build on your scope of practice in regional and remote Australia and experience all that the RFDS SA/NT has to offer!


About You

You are:

Tertiary qualified and experienced in the delivery of dietetics in regional and remote areas, with an understanding of the barriers remote Australian’s face when seeking to lead a healthy lifestyle
A passionate advocate for Primary Health Care, including patient education and health promotion in regional areas
Computer savvy (experience across Best Practice and PenCS CAT4 would be ideal) and in possession of high-level clinical documentation skills
An astute problem solver who can work both autonomously and part of a team
A strong communicator who can adapt easily to the needs of a variety of stakeholders
Seeking to work in a dynamic role with an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of rural and remote Australians!
A member of Dietitians Australia


Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Attractive relocation support, including settling in accommodation and more!
Free onsite parking
Employee Assistance Program
Reward and Recognition Program
Employee Value Awards
Learning Management System
Comprehensive orientation program for new starters


Further Information

To access a copy of the position description click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Mandy Smallacombe, Primary Health Care via 0428 833 791.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 30th January 2025.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.