Job Description
As a Health Practitioner (Nutrition and Dietetics) Trainee, you'll work alongside experienced Dietitians across Logan Hospital and Eight Mile Plains Satellite Hospital to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your university learning in a real clinical setting, build your qualified confidence, and gain valuable experience within Metro South Health. In this role, you will:
Support Dietitians in delivering safe, patient-centred nutrition care
Assist with clinical assessment and treatment activities under supervision.
Complete administrative tasks that support the Nutrition and Dietetics service
Build practical skills and confidence in a supportive learning workplace
Work casual shifts (up to 20 hours per fortnight), with opportunities for weekend and public holiday shifts when required
About the Candidate
We're looking for enthusiastic Nutrition and Dietetics students who are passionate about improving patient outcomes and eager to gain practical healthcare experience. You'll bring:
Current enrolment in an accredited Australian Nutrition and Dietetics degree (Undergraduate or Graduate Entry Master's)
A genuine passion for patient-centred healthcare




Robust communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to learn and apply feedback from experienced clinicians
To be eligible for this role, you must:
Be currently enrolled in an accredited Australian Nutrition and Dietetics degree that leads to eligibility for registration as a Health Practitioner in Queensland
Provide proof of current university enrolment
Hold a current C Class driver's licence before commencing employment
Work Environment
As part of the talent pool, you may be offered casual or temporary employment opportunities that become available based on the Suitability Pool.
A pool will generally continue for a 12-month period.
If you are placed in the talent pool, you may be offered a position within the relevant time period, however your appointment to a position is not guaranteed.
By submitting an Expression of Interest, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy at Metro South Health, please submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the Smart Jobs website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy.

📌 Health Practitioner Nutrition And Dietetics Trainee Queensland
🏢 Metro South Health
📍 Queensland