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Dietitian - Advanced (Food Service) - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Help shape a vision for regional healthcare.
Experience everything Cairns has to offer while working as Dietitian – Advanced (Food Services) with Nutrition and Dietetics Department. You will apply an expert level of knowledge and skills to consult on the development and maintenance of food service systems across inpatient facilities within the Cairns Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Be a part of the team where nutrition meets excellence in food service.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH683821 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Lauren Caruana |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6896 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
We provide a friendly, supportive, professional environment with opportunities for career progression. Department staff are responsible for providing high quality services across the continuum of care to client groups within CHHHS. The Department values a well-trained workforce with opportunities for participation in a range of professional support and development activities. Staff are committed to providing contemporary, evidence-based practice care and are expected to engage in quality improvement, research and other service development activities aligned with the health services strategic direction.
About you:
In your new role you will……
- Provide expert nutrition and dietetic advice to food services across all Cairns and Hinterland Hosptial and Health Service (CHHHS) inpatient facilities.
- Lead development and monitoring of food service systems, standards, and policies to ensure safe, quality nutrition care.
- Apply high-level negotiation and change management skills to engage stakeholders.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
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