Dietitian Diabetes Educator

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Dietitian Diabetes Educator to join us in a permanent, part-time role (0.8 FTE, HP4). 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, it’s set to care for over 200,000 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: $64.64 – $69.55 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll 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 Dietitian–Diabetes 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 Mater’s 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 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, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — 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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information regarding this role, please contact Robyn Curtis, Dietetics Team Lead, at Robyn.Curtis@mater.org.au

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.

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