Fuel your career and make a lasting impact on community health! Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives through nutrition.

Central Queensland Health is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Dietitians to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care across acute, community, and outpatient settings. With multiple temporary positions available throughout 2026, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals and families to achieve better health outcomes through personalised nutrition interventions and education.

Inspire healthy change. Join us and help shape the future of nutrition across Central Queensland.

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:

This position works as a member of a team to deliver contemporary high-quality nutrition and dietetics clinical services (appropriate with level of experience) to CQ Health patients and to other stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health, in accordance with the goals, policies and requirements of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS).

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 Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status.
• While not mandatory, post graduate qualifications in relevant practice area/s are highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total monthly remuneration value of up to $11,047 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.

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) RK5K669058

Applications close: Sunday, 23 November 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5K669058 - Dietitian (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)