Your Role as a Dietitian The Dietitian provides coordinated, youth‑focused dietetic care to young people experiencing mild to complex social and emotional wellbeing challenges. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role delivers assessment, evidence‑based intervention, and care coordination to support improved nutritional and wellbeing outcomes across headspace and community settings. You’ll deliver this role by: Providing youth‑focused dietetic care to young people with mild to complex social and emotional wellbeing challenges Assessing dietetic needs and developing, reviewing, and monitoring therapeutic plans Delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based dietetic i nterventions and advice Coordinating clinical care for a caseload, including case management, referrals, and stakeholder liaison Supporting improved nutritional outcomes through trauma‑informed, size‑inclusive practice Working in partnership with young people and their families and support networks This is a fixed-term position until July 2026 What We Offer Purpose-led practice – Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that puts people, not profits, at the heart of care Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being Team Culture – Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across diverse clinical settings that values your skills and wellbeing What We’re Looking Fo r Tertiary qualification in Dietetics with Dietitians Australia membership and APD accreditation Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) status with relevant experience Experience delivering dietetic assessment and treatment to young people with physical and mental health needs Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Ability to manage and prioritise a clinical caseload Capacity to identify additional support needs and make appropriate referral A Valuable Addition, Yet Not a Must-Have! Mental Health Accreditation (Social Workers/Occupational Therapists) or actively working toward accreditation Experience delivering evidence‑based, youth‑focused mental health interventions Essential Requirements Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy) Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work Apply Now! Be part of something meaningful - Click Apply today! Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Matters headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, supporting young people aged 12–25 to access the help they need, when and where they need it. Our centres provide free or low‑cost, youth‑friendly services across mental health and wellbeing, physical and sexual health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study support. Young people are at the heart of everything we do. Through early intervention and evidence‑based care, our multidisciplinary teams work alongside young people in welcoming, inclusive spaces to build confidence, wellbeing, and real‑world goals.
