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Senior Dietitian
Rockhampton region
Advance your career where your expertise is valued and your lifestyle supported.
As a Senior Dietitian with CQ Health, you’ll provide clinical leadership, drive improvement, and guide others to deliver exceptional nutrition care. This permanent part-time role offers the ideal mix of challenge and flexibility — perfect for professionals ready to grow their impact while maintaining a balanced life.
Take the next step in your dietetics career - and find balance that lasts.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5K668654 |
| Closing date | 18-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | 45.6 hours per fortnight |
| Contact person | Mia Matwiejczyk |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6915 Access the National Relay Service |
Join a dynamic Allied Health team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Central Queenslanders. As a Senior Dietitian, you'll deliver and lead high-quality nutrition and dietetic services across acute, outpatient, and community settings in Rockhampton, the Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan. Your expertise will guide patients through their recovery, support service development, and help strengthen our region's dietetic capability through education, research, and quality improvement.
This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career within a health service that truly values its people. Central Queensland Health offers professional development support, flexible working arrangements, and leadership pathways, all within a region known for its lifestyle, connection, and opportunity.
Enjoy the balance of meaningful clinical work and the relaxed coastal living that makes Central Queensland one of Australia's best-kept secrets.
About us:
The Nutrition and Dietetics team at Central Queensland Health delivers expert, compassionate care across hospital and community settings. Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, we provide patient-centred nutrition care that supports recovery and promotes health across all stages of life. Our service is known for its strong team culture, commitment to professional growth, and focus on innovation and quality improvement.
About the role:
- Deliver advanced, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services across acute, outpatient, and community settings.
- Provide expert clinical assessment, intervention, and discharge planning for a diverse caseload.
- Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development, and research initiatives.
- Offer professional supervision and mentorship to junior clinicians and students.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
- Represent Nutrition and Dietetics on relevant committees and working groups.
About you:
- You're an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with strong clinical expertise and independent practice skills.
- You hold a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics recognised for Dietitians Australia membership.
- You bring proven leadership, mentoring, and quality improvement experience.
- You communicate effectively and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- You're committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based care.
- You value flexibility, wellbeing, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $94,415 p.a. 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.
For assistance:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR).
Applications close:
Further information
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