About the role
The Mater Department of Dietetic & Foodservices has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated HP3 Dietitian to join their dynamic team on a full time max term 9 month contract, with potential for extension.
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. This position will be based at the Mater South Brisbane campus.
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.
This recruitment process may also be used to fill other vacancies within the department (e.g. casual positions).
Salary range: $41.06 - $60.35 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 successful applicant will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload(s), which will rotate through a range of clinical areas, whilst contributing to quality improvement initiatives and best practice models of dietetic care. Clinical responsibilities may include the provision of nutrition care to adults and paediatrics across a range of clinical areas, including both public and private inpatients and outpatients. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to participate in professional mentoring and peer group supervision.
About you
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Comprehensive knowledge of Nutrition and Dietetics service of a complex and varied nature in a hospital setting, and the ability to manage caseloads across a broad range of clinical areas.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence based practice and professional development.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written), organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within the Dietetics & Foodservices Department and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The successful applicant must also have:
- Minimum of one-year full time equivalent clinical experience
- Accredited Practicing Dietitian status
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 regarding the role, please contact Clare Williams on 07 3163 6000
Applications close on Wednesday the 13th of May 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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