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Director - Dietetics and Food Services
Redcliffe Hospital
Lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of Nutrition and Food Services, driving innovative, patient-centred care and influencing best-practice dietetic and food service delivery across and the broader health system.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | HP6 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RD696464 |
| Closing date | 19-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent full time |
| Contact person | Tracy Knowlman |
| Contact details | (07) 3883 7092 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Permanent full time opportunity to provide high level operational and strategic direction for Nutrition and Food services across the Redcliffe Hospital, in alignment with facility, MNHHS and state-wide strategic plans and goals.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Apply your expert dietetics, nutrition and food service knowledge to shape high-quality, patient-centred services that make a real impact across a major hospital.
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, supporting staff development, clinical education and the next generation of Dietetics and Nutrition professionals.
- Drive strategic leadership across Nutrition and Food Services, influencing service delivery, workforce planning and clinical governance at both hospital and health service levels.
- Champion innovation, research and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, consumer experience and professional practice.
- Provide specialist advice and consultancy on complex nutrition and food service matters, collaborating with senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver excellence in care.
- Oversee large-scale food service operations, budgets and service improvements, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable services for the community.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT 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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