Be responsible for the planning and development of dietetic services within the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. Contribute to the development of a continuum of comprehensive care responsive to the diverse mental health needs of consumers and their families within the Gold Coast community.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Dietitian – Senior (Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit)

to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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 nutrition and dietetic services within mental health with a high degree of independence within the work unit
• Apply professional judgement to complex caseloads adapting routine clinical practice based on evidence and guidelines
• Provide professional development opportunities, nutrition education and act as a resource person for mental health professionals from all disciplines
• Contribute to clinical research activities

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• 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
• Driver Licence
• 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

• Permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $64.64 - $69.56 per hour

About Us

The 40-bed Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) service provides world class, compassionate, person centred mental healthcare that fosters recovery of consumers, families and carers for those consumers with complex mental health and addiction issues. 

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, 11 June 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: GC684251

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC684251 - RD (PDF)