Dietitian

Are you ready to make a real impact in people’s lives and be rewarded for the work that you do? At Optimum Health Solutions , we’re committed to empowering our team and clients to reach their potential and live life to the fullest. As one of Australia’s leading Allied Health providers, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Offering industry leading career pathways, professional development, and a collaborative culture, this is a place where excellence thrives.

With 13 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, a team of over 200 professionals, and 20 years of delivering exceptional care, we provide top-tier, multi-disciplinary support through our dedicated teams across 7 disciplines.

We’re seeking a dedicated and driven Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) that has experience in gut health, the gut microbiome, and mould related illness. You’ll build a caseload that encompasses (IBS, IBD, coeliac disease, food intolerances, SIBO/IMO, bile acid malabsorption, dyspepsia, functional GI disorders) and support clients with medically diagnosed mould related illness.

About The Role

• Deliver Advanced GI nutrition care: Comprehensive assessments, personalised nutrition plans, and progress reviews for IBS, IBD, coeliac disease, SIBO/IMO, functional dyspepsia, and food chemical/FODMAP intolerances.
• Microbiome informed nutrition: Apply current evidence on dietary patterns, fibre diversity, prebiotics/probiotics, and food tolerance reintroduction to optimise symptoms and long term gut health.
• Support for mould related illness: Collaborate with referring GPs/specialists; integrate nutrition strategies (e.g., anti inflammatory patterns, symptom led repletion, energy support) within the medical plan; maintain clear boundaries with evidence based practice.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to support pain modulation, pacing, stress, and behaviour change; participate in case conferences and shared care pathways.
• Testing & data integration: Interpret medically ordered pathology and validated breath/stool results; provide nutrition insights that inform the broader care plan.
• Education & programs: Co create resources, webinars, and group programs (e.g., Low FODMAP small group, gut directed nutrition workshops, flare management modules).
• Client centred counselling: Use motivational interviewing and structured review plans to build self efficacy, reduce food fears, and restore dietary variety where possible.

About You

• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed billable hour/KPI expectation (not relevant for new graduates)
• Proven ability maintain clinical standards and positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to develop & implement new strategies and prioritise workloads.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive disposition, empathy and patient manner.

Essential Requirements

• Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
• Solid practical experience in dietetics
• Demonstrated experience (3+ years ideal) in GI nutrition
• The ability to work autonomously
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet KPIs
• Valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle
• Ability to work flexibly and travel as needed

Nice-to-Haves

• Monash University Low FODMAP training (or equivalent).
• Familiarity with CIRS/mould related illness care pathways in a medically supervised, multidisciplinary model.
• Experience with NDIS, chronic disease, or complex comorbidity caseloads.
• Group education facilitation, content creation, or research/QA contributions.

Why Choose Optimum Health Solutions?

• Cutting-Edge Facilities & Resources – Our clinics are equipped with gyms, sensory rooms, rock climbing walls, motor development spaces and invest in technology to help you deliver the best outcomes for your clients
• Collaborative & Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive structure in a multi-disciplinary setting that fosters growth and learning
• Career Growth & Pathways – Whether you’re looking to specialise, lead a team, step into management or ownership, we offer structured career pathways to support your goals
• Industry Leading Professional Development – Weekly professional development sessions and access to a library of courses and information
• Meaningful Work – Make a difference every day by supporting clients through tailored, evidence-based therapies in our clinic or in the community