Provide a high level of clinical services and professional leadership within health care unit/s or across a multidisciplinary team.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Dietitian - Senior (Obstetric Medicine and Diabetes) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Deliver high level of obstetric medicine dietetic and diabetes education
• Apply professional judgement to significant scope within a complex and critical service
• Work with central nutrition and food services team and dietitians in the diabetes resource centre
• Provide leadership in the development of obstetric medicine and diabetes clinical practices, procedures and protocols

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Possession of a tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution
• Eligibility for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and accredited practising Dietitian (apd) credential
• Driver licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary part-time
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Us

The Obstetric Medicine service for Gold Coast Health and Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) comprises obstetric physicians, an obstetric medicine registrar, complex care midwife navigator, pharmacist and dietitians.

The obstetric medicine service provides inpatient and outpatient care for pregnant women with medical comorbidities, helping to streamline and coordinate multidisciplinary care. Maternity care models at Gold Coast University Hospital include obstetric-led, General Practitioner Shared Care, Midwifery Group Practice and private midwifery.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 27 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC690206

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• GC690206 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)