'Keeping Our Generations Growing Strong'

Wuchopperen is a Community Controlled Aboriginal Health Organisation providing holistic health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Cairns.

• Full Time
• Based in Cairns
• Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

The Dietitian is responsible for provision of contemporary evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services with a focus on health promotion, risk reduction, prevention, early detection, and treatment of nutrition related chronic disease for Wuchopperen’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island clients.

Benefits of working with Wuchopperen

• Generous salary sacrifice benefits
• 5 Weeks annual leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Commitment to professional development
• 12% Superannuation Contribution

Applicants for the above position will:

• Hold a qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution
• Possess a current driver’s licence
• Hold a current Blue Card (for suitability to work with children and young people)
• Provide evidence of COVID Vaccination

Note: Revised legislation requires applicants to hold a blue card prior to commencement. Refer to QLD Government’s Blue Card Services website for more information.

It is a condition of employment for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against COVID-19 (refer to Queensland Government Health Employment Directive No. 12/21). Evidence of vaccination must be provided with the application

How to Apply

To be eligible for interview, applicants must provide a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the Core Capabilities in the Position Description.

Applicants for a specified position must have an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who is recognised and accepted in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community; provide a written reference to support their ability to meet core capability 2 of the position description.

For more information or to apply please click the "Apply Now" button or contact Nichole Dorante, Manager Allied Health 07 40801166.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.