About the role

The Mater Department of Dietetics and Foodservices is currently seeking a motivated and team-orientated new graduate dietitian to join the team on a Maximum term, full-time 12 month contract.

Dietitians at Mater Health provide comprehensive, high quality, evidence-based Nutrition and Dietetics services to both adult and paediatric patients within Mater Public and Private hospitals located at the South Brisbane campus.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Demonstrated entry level professional knowledge, clinical expertise, skill, judgment and problem solving ability in Nutrition and Dietetics, and ability to apply established evidence based practice principles to nutrition assessment, implementation and evaluation of clinical services.
• Manage an allocated clinical workload to deliver professional level Dietetic services to patients at any of the Mater Hospitals and across the continuum of care, in accordance with professional and ethical standards and within well-established clinical and departmental protocols, policies and procedures.
• Apply increasingly independent clinical judgement to more complex clinical decision making under the clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of a more senior clinician.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in a large team as well as. multidisciplinary teams, working cooperatively and effectively within the team and with patients/clients to provide high quality patient care.
• Ability to liaise with and provide direction to Nutrition Assistants with respect to organising and monitoring patient’s nutrition support to ensure a high quality nutrition service.
• Provide clinical education in Nutrition and Dietetics related topics including clinical practice and operational supervision to Dietetic students on professional placements and other health professionals where applicable
• Ability to work under the clinical practice supervision of more senior practitioners.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through actively participating in professional development activities, including local professional development activities, the Dietitians’ Association of Australian Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program and performance appraisal and development planning.

About you

To be eligible for this position, applicants must have successfully completed a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in the last 12 months, have less than 6 months working experience, and be eligible for Provisional Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia. 

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Nutrition and Dietetics service in a hospital setting
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and professional development
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills, including the ability to work collaboratively within the Nutrition and Dietetics Department and as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information regarding the role, please contact Shannon Morley (Team Leader – Nutrition and Dietetics) on 3163 6000

Please provide a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarising how you meet the key skills, experience and attributes outlined in the Role Description.

Applications close on 3 August 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.