Subcontractor Disability Home Visit Dietitian

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Appetite for Nutrition Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

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 western suburbs.

About the Role

We are searching for an enthusiastic and personable dietitian to provide high-quality nutrition care through home visits and telehealth. In addition to individual consultations, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to menu reviews and development for aged care, childcare, and other facilities, and deliver presentations and workshops to workplaces and community groups.

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 business fees & NDIS guidelines.
  • Travel base location to be within Melbourne's western suburbs (if residing outside this area, a western 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 minimal supervision.
  • Register for Medicare Provider number

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience working with PEG feeds
  • At least 1 year of experience working with children (under 12 years).
  • Interest and confidence working children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Completion of paediatric nutrition training (e.g., SOS Approach to Feeding).
  • Demonstrated interest in working with disabilities.

Additional Details

  • 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.

How to Apply

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now to join our supportive and passionate team

Job Type: Subcontract

Pay: $56.70 – $132.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Work from home

Work Location: On the road

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