EMPLOYMENT

✈️Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team based in Cairns, delivering essential dietetic services to some of Queensland's most unique and remote communities. Join Torres and Cape today! Senior Dietitian - Cairns (with Outreach to Cape York Communities) Temporary Full Time position available from February 2026 up to February 2027 (with possibility of extension) Tell me more Are you an experienced and passionate Dietitian looking for a meaningful role where your work truly makes a valuable contribution? You'll be based in beautiful Cairns, working closely with a supportive team that includes Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, and Administration staff. Each week, you'll travel to Cape York communities including Kowanyama, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Coen, and Lockhart River, providing clinical dietetic services, health promotion, and education in collaboration with local health teams. Your work will contribute to improving health outcomes and supporting local capacity within culturally diverse communities. Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role. Discover more by reading the role description attached. Key highlights: * 12-month full-time contract with potential for extension * Based in stunning Cairns with regular outreach travel to remote Cape York communities * Enjoy the best of both worlds - coastal living and rewarding remote health practice * Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to holistic community care About you: * Tertiary qualifications in Dietetics and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia * Proven clinical experience, ideally within rural or remote settings * Strong cultural awareness and commitment to working collaboratively with First Nations peoples * A sense of adventure and adaptability for regular outreach travel Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances; * Base salary comprising between $128,169 .00 - $137,918.00 per annum - you may be eligible for additional benefits - refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service * Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) * Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave * Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: * Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. * Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance * Rich Indigenous Culture * Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website. * Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage This is your chance to combine professional fulfilment with a uniquely rewarding lifestyle. You'll experience the beauty of Far North Queensland, from the reef to the rainforest, while contributing to positive change in remote communities. How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website. Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.