Dietitian - Senior (North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service)

About the work unit / facility

Based at Townsville University Hospital, the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service (NQKTS) is the second transplant service in Queensland and the only one outside the south-east corner. Our multidisciplinary team provides world-class care for patients from regional, rural, and remote communities, improving access to life-saving kidney transplant services closer to home.

About your new employer

Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare.

We offer:

• Clinical Excellence: Deliver care in a leading tertiary hospital with access to advanced clinical practices.
• Career Growth: Benefit from structured development pathways and research opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values inclusion and professional support.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible arrangements and the lifestyle benefits of North Queensland.

Competitive salary and benefits

• Salary between $4912.70 – $5286.40 per fortnight (HP4).
• 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.

Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support.

About your opportunity

As a Senior Dietitian within the North Queensland Kidney Transplant Service, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to patients undergoing kidney transplantation. You will provide clinical expertise, education, and consultancy, while contributing to service development, quality improvement, and mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia (APD credential).
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. 
• The position may be required to work across any of the sites / facilities within the Townsville Hospital & Health service based on current service needs and priorities.
• Evidence of vaccinations or immunity for VPDs as per Queensland Health policy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
• A probationary period may apply.

Application details

Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact:

Michelle Harfield on (07) 4433 7076.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 6 January 2026.

Submit your application via https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV671578, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.