Mater·Springfield, Missouri
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.
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.
$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.
About you
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.
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.
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.
Market context
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.