Dietetic Assistant

South Brisbane, QLD
$34.02-35.66 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

About the roleMater Dietetics and Food Services team have an exciting opportunity for a Dietetic Assistant to join the team on a casual basis based at our South Brisbane campus.Mater Dietetics and Food Services department provides comprehensive, high quality, evidence-based nutrition and dietetic services to all hospitals in Mater Group. We are a recognised leader in many areas of clinical nutrition, including food services, metabolic nutrition, paediatric nutrition and dietetics. Dietetic Assistants are a valued part of our service, complementing the role of Dietitians and contributing directly to the care and wellbeing of our patients.Salary range: $34.02 - $35.66 per hour plus 12% superannuation and +What you'll be doingAs part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will provide clinical and operational support to Dietitians across all Mater hospitals. Your responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

Delivering clinical nutrition and dietetic support services to patients under the direction of senior staff within Nutrition and Dietetics
Interpreting data from relevant databases to generate appropriate feed production
Taking responsibility for the daily production, storage, and delivery of formula milk in line with hospital procedures
Receiving, storing, tracking, and dispensing expressed breast milk, pasteurised donor human milk, and milk for donation in accordance with hospital protocols
Performing malnutrition screening and related assessment processes
Managing relevant clinical documentation
Contributing to quality improvement and service development within the department

This position will be required to cover the full range of shifts of length of 6-8 hours within the service hours of operation, (8:00am to 7:30pm, 7 days a week, including public holidays).About youTo be successful in this role, you will bring:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and the ability to manage competing demands
High level of literacy, numeracy, and computer skills
Previous experience or competency in a hospital formula preparation room (highly valued)
Previous experience as a food service or as a dietitian assistant (highly valued)
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition & Dietetic Assistance), or progress towards this qualification), will be well regarded though not essential

Why join us?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 , , and - 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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVEApplications close on Sunday, 7th September 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!For further information, please contact Rumbi Mutsekwa on 07 3163 1669.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 .Advertised: 27 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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