About the role

There is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Dietitian to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team on a permanent, full time basis.

Mater Nutrition and Dietetics delivers high quality care across tertiary Adult, Maternity and Neonatal, Adolescent and Paediatric services. Services are provided to both public and private patients across the South Brisbane and Redlands campuses, supporting a network of more than 900 beds.

The department has a strong commitment to education and workforce development, playing a key role in the training of clinical, research and foodservice pre-registration students. The team also works closely with partner universities to support Nutrition and Dietetics education standards.

There may be other employment opportunities arising from this recruitment process.

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 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

The Senior Dietitian is responsible for the service delivery across one or more clinical areas to ensure evidence based clinical standards are maintained, deliver on quality improvement and service development initiatives and contribute to the professional development of less experienced staff.

The successful applicant will also be responsible for:

• Delivery of high level evidence based Nutrition and Dietetic clinical services of a complex and varied nature within the Department of Dietetics and Foodservices and as a member of multidisciplinary teams across Mater Health.
• Be responsible for the service delivery across one or more clinical areas to ensure clinical standards are maintained and quality and service improvement initiatives are delivered.
• Contribute to the professional development of staff within the Dietetics and Foodservices department, including the provision of professional mentoring and supervision for less experienced clinicians.  
• Identify and contribute to the development of evidence based clinical practice, procedures, protocols and education materials at a local and state-wide level to improve the delivery of Nutrition and Dietetic services and support the continuum of care and the provision of a multi-disciplinary health service.
• Represent Mater on relevant local and state-wide networks, committees and professional groups as appropriate and requested by manager.
• Provide clinical advice and direction to a team of Dietitians delivering evidence based clinical services across clinical areas within the stream structure including monitoring and reporting on clinical practices, outcomes and activities that may lead to the identification and implementation of service improvement initiatives that enhance the delivery of Dietetic services and patient outcomes, under the direction of manager.

About you

The successful applicant will have/ posses the below skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and current Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status (or Provisional APD status as appropriate).
• Manage an allocated clinical workload to deliver high level Nutrition and Dietetic services to patients across Mater Group and across the continuum of care, within a multidisciplinary team environment, in accordance with professional and ethical standards
• Initiate and actively contribute to clinical research activities and/or translating research in to practice and have demonstrable outcomes.
• Experience in Eating Disorders, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, Ketogenic Diet Therapy or Oncology are desirable, but not exclusive for applying for this role.
• Possess a broad understanding of the continuum of care and the organisational provision of multidisciplinary health services and contribute to the development of policies, procedures and plans for the work team that are consistent with the achievement of Dietetic service delivery objectives.

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Senior Dietitian HP4 - Position Description.pdf

For more information regarding the role, please contact Clare Williams, 3163 6000.

Applications close on Sunday the 26^th of April 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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