Ready to shape the future of Nutrition and Dietetics? Join Central Queensland Health as Director of Nutrition and Dietetics and lead a service that makes a lasting impact across hospital and community care.

This is your opportunity to influence strategy, inspire and develop a skilled workforce, drive innovation and champion evidence-based, patient-centred care. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and key partners, you'll influence service innovation, mentor the next generation of Dietitians and drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes.

If you're a visionary leader ready to inspire change and make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Job details

About us:

At Central Queensland Health, our Allied Health teams are passionate about helping people achieve their best health and wellbeing. Nutrition and Dietetics plays a vital role in delivering evidence-based care across hospital, community and sub-acute settings, supporting people at every stage of their healthcare journey.

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and food services, the unit provides personalised nutrition care, home enteral nutrition support, and high-quality patient-centred services across CQ. Backed by a strong culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement, we have a commitment to clinical excellence and making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

About the role:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Nutrition and Dietetics services across Central Queensland, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care while guiding the future direction of the profession.
• Lead and empower the Nutrition and Dietetics workforce through professional and clinical governance, mentoring, workforce planning and capability development, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Drive innovation and service excellence through strategic planning, quality and safety initiatives, research, evaluation and the development of contemporary models of care that improve patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Build and strengthen partnerships across multidisciplinary teams, health services and community organisations while providing financial stewardship, resource management and professional advocacy to ensure sustainable, responsive services.

About you:

• You are a qualified Dietitian, holding a Degree and/or Postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution, with eligibility for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status. While not mandatory, a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field will be highly regarded.
• You bring advanced clinical expertise in Nutrition and Dietetics, using evidence-based practice and sound clinical judgement to lead complex care, support best practice and achieve high-quality patient outcomes.
• You are an experienced leader with a proven ability to provide strategic, operational, financial and workforce management, building capable teams while fostering a positive culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• You are a confident communicator and relationship builder, skilled in stakeholder engagement, advocacy, service planning and quality improvement, with the ability to influence change and drive innovation across multidisciplinary healthcare services.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $172,615 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 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:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6G688245

Applications close: Monday, 3 August 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6G688245 - Dietitian Director (PDF)