Job Description

Optimum Health Solutions – 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

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

Apply now or contact Emily at emily@opt.net.au or call 0420 765 530 to enquire about this opportunity.