Dietitian Diabetes Educator
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Job Location:
Springfield - Australia
Hourly Salary:
$ 43 - 58
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Dietitian Diabetes Educator to join us in a permanent part-time role (0.8 FTE HP3). Based at our Springfield campus these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU maternity emergency and medical surgical services its set to care for over 200000 patients annually.
The wider Dietetics team will support both public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield and will service a range of specialties such as medical surgical ICU maternity paediatrics and emergency.
The Dietitian Diabetes Educator will predominantly support women through the gestational diabetes model of care. However the role will also provide dietetics departmental cover across other specialties as needed.
Salary range: $43.68 - $58.59 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
You will provide assessment diagnosis and management of patients whilst working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient-centred care.
Position-specific responsibilities include:
- Manage and deliver high-quality dietetic counselling and diabetes education for women with diabetes in pregnancy across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Apply evidence-based practice principles and demonstrate sound clinical judgement
- Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Contribute to the design and implementation of protocols and resources within the diabetes education portfolio and the wider Dietetics department
- Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient-focused care
- Participating in supervision and education of more junior clinicians
- Contributing to research service evaluation continuous quality improvement and departmental professional development activities
- Support workforce capability by contributing to competency development training mentoring and change management initiatives including sustaining the DietitianDiabetes Educator model of care
About you
You are a compassionate and experienced Dietitian Diabetes Educator committed to delivering high-quality patient-focused care and excellence in clinical outcomes. You demonstrate leadership integrity and collaboration aligned with Maters Mission and Values.
You will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
- Credentialled Diabetes Educator status
- Hold current Blue Card or eligibility for a Blue Card
- Experience as a Dietitian / Diabetes Educator in an acute hospital setting (desirable)
Why join us
Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll 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 Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
For more information regarding this role please contact Robyn Curtis Dietetics Team Lead at
Applications close on (Sunday 8th March 2026). Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Mater brings together collective expertise across Health, Education and Research to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. Queensland’s largest not-for-profit hospital network, Mater operates 11 hospitals across the state and delivers healthcare to Queenslanders in their o ... View more
