Director - Dietetics and Food Services

About the role

Metro North Health is seeking a Director for Dietetics and Food Services to lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of Nutrition and Food Services at Redcliffe Hospital. The role provides high-level operational and strategic direction in line with facility, MNHHS and state-wide plans, and influences best-practice dietetic and food service delivery across the health system.

Key responsibilities

• Apply expert dietetics, nutrition and food service knowledge to shape high-quality, patient-centred services across a major hospital.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, supporting staff development, clinical education and the next generation of Dietetics and Nutrition professionals.
• Drive strategic leadership across Nutrition and Food Services, influencing service delivery, workforce planning and clinical governance at hospital and health service levels.
• Champion innovation, research and continuous improvement that improve patient outcomes, consumer experience and professional practice.
• Provide specialist advice and consultancy on complex nutrition and food service matters with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Oversee large-scale food service operations, budgets and service improvements, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable services.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary with annual incremental increases.
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging.
• Possible entitlements including sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and 5% annual leave loading (up to 27.5% for shift workers).
• Career and development opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas.

The position is permanent and full-time, based in Brisbane North. Applications are made through the employer's careers application process; applications received through third parties such as recruitment agencies will not be accepted. The closing date is 19 November 2026.