An exciting career move awaits for a Senior Dietitian with CQ Health in picturesque Rockhampton!

Join our experienced team temporarily from January 2026 to January 2027, with the possibility of extension. You’ll lead high-quality nutrition services across hospital and community settings, making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and well-being. This role offers the chance to showcase your expertise, drive innovative care, mentor colleagues, and contribute to meaningful research and service improvements.

If you hold a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and APD status, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Apply now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Nutrition and Dietetics services deliver care throughout the hospital departments and outpatient clinics, as well as in community based and rural services. High quality services are provided across the care continuum to client/patient groups across the Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, Mount Morgan

business unit. The Nutrition and Dietetics services also: provide education and training placements to undergraduate and post graduate students.

About the role:

The position works within a varied and complex caseload, and when appropriate uses a transdisciplinary service model, while contributing to safe, reliable, and sustainable services for CQ Health.

Clinical practice will be related to the assigned senior caseload but will also remain flexible to ensure the focus of service delivery remains on delivering patient-centred and time-appropriate care. Senior caseloads include the provision of services to acute, sub-acute and out of hospital care for each service area as required.

The position acts as a resource person by leading quality improvement, research, and service development of clinical areas consistent with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) and Queensland Health State-wide initiatives and strategic directions.

About you:

• The successful applicant must hold a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution providing eligibility for membership of Dietitians Australia and hold Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status.
• While not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in relevant practice area/s are highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au 
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I658285

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
#Rockhampton

Further information

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5I658285 -Dietitian Senior (PDF, 268KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants