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Dietitian Senior
Gladstone
Step into a role where your expertise can reshape healthier futures. Gladstone Hospital is seeking a Senior Dietitian for a 12-month opportunity!
In this role, you’ll manage a varied and complex caseload spanning inpatient, outpatient and community services, all while driving quality improvement, research, and innovative models of care. As part of our supportive Allied Health team, you’ll use your leadership, clinical insight and communication strengths to guide patient-centred pathways, mentor emerging clinicians, and contribute to sustainable, evidence-informed service delivery. Enjoy flexibility, professional development, regional travel and generous Queensland Health benefits.
If you’re ready to lead impact, shape services, and elevate nutrition care across Central Queensland - this is your moment. Apply now.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL5L671019 |
| Closing date | 16-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 3 January 2027 |
| Contact person | Jasmine Fox |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3135 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Allied health plays an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. Allied health clinicians work closely with medical, nursing, technical and operational colleagues, and community partners to optimise patient recovery and well-being. The allied health workforce is supported to achieve clinical excellence through a commitment to improving quality, creating continuous improvement opportunities, and a culture of learning and development.
About the role:
The Dietitian Senior works as a member of the Gladstone Allied Health team providing comprehensive, effective and efficient Dietetic services to stakeholders/customers of Central Queensland Health. Services provided are of a varied caseload complexity, spanning the continuum of care that includes service provision to patients/clients within inpatient, outpatient and community clinical settings. The position provides an opportunity to work within a varied and complex caseload, and when appropriate use a transdisciplinary service model, while contributing to safe, reliable and sustainable services for Central Queensland Health.
About you:
- Possession of a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and possession of the Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) credential is mandatory for this position.
- The successful applicant is required to participate in Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service credentialling and defining scope of clinical practice processes.
- While not mandatory, membership with Dietetics Association of Australia (DAA) would be well regarded.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $31,471 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.
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:
- Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5L671019
Applications close: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
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