Senior Dietitian at MATER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

71.64

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dietetic Care, Diabetes Education, Gestational Diabetes Management, Clinical Judgement, Evidence-based Practice, Case Management, Maternal Nutrition, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Mentoring, Quality Improvement

Industry

Research Services

Description

About the role Mater Dietetics and Food Services and the Obstetric Medicine Service are seeking a Dietitian – Diabetes Educator to join our team, working across the South Brisbane and Springfield campuses. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service, delivering combined dietetic care and diabetes education for women at Mater Mothers’ Hospital. Salary range: $66.58 - $71.64 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML]  + access to many staff benefits!  [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater] What you’ll be doing Responsibilities include: * Supporting women through the gestational diabetes model of care. * Providing dietetic expertise within antenatal and preconception clinics, supporting women’s nutrition throughout their pregnancy journey. Take ownership of a complex caseload, using evidence-based practice and independent clinical judgement to guide care. * Contribute to the design and implementation of protocols, resources, and models of care that enhance service delivery locally and state-wide. * Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives to drive innovation in diabetes in pregnancy and maternal nutrition services. * Provide expert clinical advice to supervisors, service managers, and key stakeholders to guide service delivery and improvement * Support workforce capability by contributing to competency development, training, mentoring, and change management initiatives, including sustaining the Dietitian–Diabetes Educator model of care. * Maintain and extend professional expertise through self-directed learning, professional development opportunities, mentoring and participation in the Dietitians Australia APD and Diabetes Educator programs * Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and external partners, contributing actively to case conferences, departmental, and interprofessional meetings. About you Essential * Accredited Practising Dietitian * Diabetes Educator Why join us? Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 12 hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER For more information regarding the role, please contact Clare Williams on clare.williams@mater.org.au Applications close Friday the 22nd of May 2026, please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks). Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation]. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

Provide combined dietetic care and diabetes education for women within the Diabetes in Pregnancy Service. Responsibilities include managing complex caseloads, designing care protocols, and contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.