Dietitian - Musculoskeletal Services

**Are you a talented Dietitian looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?**

Are you a skilled and dedicated Dietitian seeking to contribute to the well-being of regional communities? Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is looking for a motivated and passionate Dietitian to join our Musculoskeletal Services. In this role, you will become an integral part of our team at the state-of-the-art Wagga Wagga Health Services Hub, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care to the community.

**About the role**:
We are looking for an experienced Dietitian to join us in this exciting role working within the MLHD Musculoskeletal Services.

**As the Dietitian, you will be responsible for**:

- Making significant contribution to the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) and the Osteoporosis Refracture Prevention Program (ORPP).
- These programs help to provide better valued health care to people living with chronic health conditions.
- You will be providing services face to face, telehealth, and occasionally outreach consultations.
- As the Dietitian, you will be responsible for: Provision of comprehensive assessments and care plans for clients in both of the Musculoskeletal programs (ORPP and OACCP).
- Working closely with clients and their carers/families to meet client centred goals.
- Develop and evaluate interventions according to patient/client goal and needs, in collaboration with others in the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
- Involvement in education and in services for staff.
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with clients/patients/family’s/ visitors/other health care workers at all times with awareness, respect and support for cultural diversity in view of assisting them in the adoption of healthy behaviour.
- Depending on successful applicants level of experience, you may also be involved in student supervision.
To see all role requirements please review the Position Description

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**:Dietitian - Level 1 - 2
**Remuneration**:$73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
**Hours Per Week**:up to 24
**Requisition ID**:REQ612256
**Vaccination Category**:A
**Location**: Wagga Wagga

**What MLHD offer**:

- Relocation Support Considerations
- Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
- Make a Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities
- Attractive Remuneration - Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Flexible Working Arrangements - 3 days per week, Work from home (negotiable) and no weekend shifts.
- Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
- Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in nutrition and dietetics and eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Australia (DA) including Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Knowledge and experience in managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
- Willingness to occasionally travel as required

**How to Apply**

**Applications Close**:6 November 2025
- MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability_

Position Description