Kick-start or grow your career with an exciting opportunity to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team within Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.

From Rockhampton to the Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan, the Nutrition and Dietetics team are helping patients progress with confidence while tackling diverse caseloads, levelling up skills, and help shape the dietitians of tomorrow in a supportive, upbeat environment.

If you’re looking to help nourish our community while doing what you love, this is your next step!

Job details

About us:

Our Allied Health team is all about teamwork - working side-by-side with medical, nursing and community partners, we are helping patients not just recover but truly thrive. Our Nutrition and Dietetics crew bring the energy across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and into the community - from Rockhampton to the Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan.

We're passionate about clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and creating a fun, supportive learning culture. While delivering high-quality care every day, we're also proud to be shaping the future through student training and development.

About the role:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetics services across acute, outpatient, and community settings to patients throughout Central Queensland, while working collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a diverse clinical workload with growing autonomy, applying sound clinical judgement to deliver person-centred care and achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families.
• Play an active role in providing clinical education and supervision to students, junior staff, and assistants, helping to develop the next generation of dietitians while contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives.
• Actively contribute to service development, research, and continuous learning in a positive, supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork.

About you:

• Holding a current tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised institution and have eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status is mandatory for this position.
• While not mandatory, having relevant postgraduate qualifications in relevant practice areas would be highly regarded
• You will bring strong clinical knowledge and skills in contemporary dietetic practice, with the ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care across varied settings.
• You're a strong team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary team - communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues, while confidently managing a diverse workload and contributing to service improvements and ongoing professional growth.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $79,540 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 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.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6E683042

Applications close: Thursday, 28 May 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK6E683042 - Dietitian (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)