Dietitian - Advanced (Food Services)

About the work unit / facility

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics provides comprehensive dietetic services across Townsville Hospital and Health Service, supporting consumers across the lifespan and continuum of care. Services are delivered across acute, rehabilitation, community health and aged care settings throughout North Queensland.

About your employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is a leading tertiary and referral service providing high-quality healthcare to North Queensland communities. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical expertise, build leadership capability, and access ongoing education and professional development opportunities.

With modern healthcare facilities, strong university partnerships, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed North Queensland lifestyle, Townsville HHS is a great place to build a rewarding career.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $144,991 to $151,289 p.a. (HP5)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service in a rewarding senior dietetic leadership role where you will influence the delivery of food services across a large and diverse healthcare network. Utilising your advanced expertise in dietetic food service management, you will provide strategic direction and professional advice to ensure high-quality, safe and consumer-centred food services across hospitals, residential aged care facilities and multipurpose health services.

With a strong focus on service improvement, compliance and innovation, you will lead initiatives that promote consistent and sustainable food service models while supporting excellence in patient care, education and research. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on nutrition and food service outcomes for communities across North Queensland.

Requirements

• Possession of a tertiary qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognised tertiary institution
• Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) credential and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia

Highly desirable

• Qualifications and/or experience in food service management, change management, health management, and/or rural and remote health practice

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Take the next step in your career and lead innovative food service initiatives that support excellence in patient care.

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Miriam Chin on (07) 4433 2952.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV688356

Applications close: Tuesday, 4 August 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.