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Dietitian - Senior
Toowoomba
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Toowoomba region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/DD2604679928 |
| Closing date | 23-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | To March 2027 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Kim Hiscocks |
| Contact details | 0437 014 960 Access the National Relay Service |
What your day could look like
As a Senior Dietitian, you'll play a key role in supporting patient recovery and wellbeing through expert nutrition care and strong clinical leadership. From managing complex presentations to shaping how dietetic services evolve, your work will have a direct and lasting impact on patients, teams and the wider community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering advanced, evidence‑based nutrition care that supports safe, effective outcomes
- Working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to guide clinical decisions and care planning
- Leading quality improvements that strengthen how nutrition services are delivered
- Sharing expertise through mentoring, supervision and service‑level advice
Let's Talk About You
You're someone who combines deep clinical knowledge with genuine care for people. You bring compassion into every interaction, act with integrity in your decisions, and have the courage to lead change when it matters. You take pride in improving services, supporting colleagues and knowing your work makes a meaningful difference for patients and their families.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Eligibility for accredited practising status as a Dietitian
- Experience managing complex caseloads with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and confidence working across teams
- A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset grounded in evidence‑based practice
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in service development, supervision or regional health settings, and/or postgraduate study or additional training.
Above all, you'll bring the values we live by every day: compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage—helping deliver care that truly matters.
This role is about improving lives through expert nutrition care and strong clinical leadership, in a health service that values purpose, people and impact.
Why Join Darling Downs Health?
At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.
Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:
- Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
- Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
- Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits
Your future is here. Where are you?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.
Find out more about us!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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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.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.
Documents
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