Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for an Allied Health Assistant - Dietetics to join us either on either a permanent full-time or permanent, part-time capacity (1.0 FTE available). Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Salary range: $34.87 – $36.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
As part of a supportive and collaborative clinical team, you will provide assistance to Dietitians across Mater Hospital Springfield. This role may be required to support other Allied Health disciplines depending on demand. Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting in the delivery of clinical nutrition and dietetic support tailored to patients with medical conditions, under the supervision of Dietitians
- Supporting the assessment and monitoring of patients’ nutritional status in medical units, including performing malnutrition screening and related clinical assessments
- Maintaining accurate and confidential clinical documentation related to patient nutrition care plans and interventions
- Assisting in the collection and interpretation of relevant clinical data from medical nutrition databases to support dietetic interventions
- Contributing actively to quality improvement initiatives and service development within the Dietetics department
- Preparing, handling, and ensuring safe storage and delivery of therapeutic feeds and formula milk according to hospital protocol
About you
To succeed in this Dietetic Assistant role, you will bring:
- Proven ability to work effectively in a clinical hospital environment, both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage empathetically with patients and healthcare professionals
- Flexibility to manage competing demands in a dynamic medical setting
- High level of literacy, numeracy, and proficiency with clinical information systems
- Experience working as a dietetic assistant or in a food service role within medical wards (preferred)
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetic Assistance) or progressing towards this qualification (desirable), or currently studying or hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Nutrition (also desirable but not essential)
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Applications close on Thursday 5th March 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
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