Subcontractor Disability Home Visit Dietitian

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Appetite for Nutrition Full time

Are you a passionate and experienced dietitian looking for flexible subcontractor work? Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities, aged care clients, and children across Melbourne’s south-east

**About the Role**

We are searching for an **enthusiastic and personable dietitian** to provide high-quality nutrition care through home visits and telehealth.

This role is perfect for a dietitian who is:

- **Passionate about disability nutrition**, working with children, adults, and older adults.
- Looking for **casual subcontractor work** to complement their current workload.
- Confident working independently without supervision.
- Comfortable with travel across Melbourne’s south-east.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Start with approximately **1 day per week**, with room to **increase your schedule** as referrals grow, tailored to your availability.
- Provide a mix of **home visits and telehealth consultations**.
- **Manage your own appointment schedule** to complement your existing commitments.
- Deliver nutrition care in clients' homes or agreed meeting places (e.g., community centres).
- Offer tailored support, including:

- Nutrition education.
- Cooking education and meal preparation support.
- Supermarket tours to identify nutritious products.
- Caseload may include **adults and children on PEG feeds**, as well as children with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and picky/fussy eating.

**Compensation**
- **Travel time** will be compensated in line with **NDIS guidelines**.
- Travel base location to be within Melbourne’s south-east (if residing outside this area, a south-east suburb will need to be designated for calculating travel fees).
- Paid for last-minute cancellations.

**Requirements**:

- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check.
- Full COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
- ABN and public indemnity & liability insurance.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Skilled and confident in working with infants, children, and teenagers.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Experience working with PEG feeds in infants.
- At least 1 year of experience working with children (under 12 years).
- Completion of paediatric nutrition training (e.g., SOS Approach to Feeding).
- Demonstrated interest in working with disabilities.

**Additional Details**
- Home visits will primarily be within a **50-100 km radius of Melbourne**, focusing on eastern and south-eastern suburbs.
- Clients are primarily funded by the **NDIS** or **Aged Care Packages**.
- This role does not include senior dietitian mentoring or supervision.

**Start Date**

The start date is flexible, ideally **February-March 2025**, but we prefer someone who can begin **ASAP**.

**How to Apply**

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

**Job Type**: Subcontract

Pay: $58.00 - $116.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: On the road

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