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Dietitian

Mater·Springfield, Missouri

A$48 - A$60/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Provide nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and management for inpatients across various clinical areas including ICU, paediatrics, and maternity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred care and contribute to quality improvement activities.

About the Role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and motivated Dietitians to join us on a casual basis (HP3). As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region.

The Dietitian team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical, surgical, ICU, paediatrics, and maternity.

Salary Range

$47.69 - $60.35 per hour + 25% casual loading 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

As a casual Dietitian, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and management of inpatients, while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas.

You will be integral to ensuring continuity of service by covering planned and unplanned leave, contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services, participate in quality improvement activities, and engage in continuing professional development to ensure care is aligned with best practice and Mater’s mission and values.

Key responsibilities include

  • Deliver nutrition assessment, intervention and evaluation in line with professional and ethical standards.
  • Apply evidence-based practice principles and demonstrate sound clinical judgement.
  • Independently manage an acute clinical caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy.
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused care.
  • Contribute to service evaluation, continuous quality improvement and departmental professional development activities.
  • Promote the role and value of the nutrition and dietetics service within the wider healthcare team.

About you

  • You’re a motivated and professional Dietitian who demonstrates clinical excellence, teamwork and a passion for improving patient outcomes. You value collaboration, evidence-based practice and continuous learning. Reporting to the Dietitian Team Lead, you will work with the wider Dietitian team and Dietetic Assistant, ensuring safe, effective and evidence-based care.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
  • Hold current Blue Card or eligibility for a Blue Card
  • Two years’ experience in an acute hospital setting (desirable)
  • Experience in specialty areas of practice, including surgical, ICU and paediatrics (desirable)

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 11 (soon to be 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 this role, please contact Robyn Curtis, Dietitian Team Lead, on 3098 9953 or Robyn.Curtis@mater.org.au [Robyn.Curtis@mater.org.au]

Applications close Sunday, 9th August 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.

Requirements

Requires tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status. Two years of experience in an acute hospital setting and a current Blue Card are desired.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Time Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Patient-Centred Care
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Patient Management
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Nutrition Assessment
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Prioritisation

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Salary Packaging
  • Corporate Discount On Private Health Insurance
  • Discounted On-site Parking
  • Reduced Prices At Campus Cafés
  • Pastoral Care Teams
  • Fitness Passport Program
  • Dining, Retail, Travel, And Accommodation Discounts

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
A$48 - A$60/hr
Location
Springfield, Missouri
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Mater

Caring for the health of the community for more than a century, Mater brings together a collective expertise across health, education and research, with a shared vision of empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. Mater’s commitment to our...

Salary listed on 7 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Missouri dietitian roles remain clinically focused

In Missouri, dietitian roles are typically driven by demand in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, and other clinical services that need nutrition support for patient care. This role is competitive because employers are looking for tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics, APD status, and experience in an acute hospital setting; a current Blue Card is also desired. If you are considering applying, confirm your APD status and hospital experience upfront, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.

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