Dietitian Assistant, Nutrition & Dietetics

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap

Meals and entertainment cap

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking a flexible, organised Dietitian Assistant to join the Nutrition & Dietetics team. This casual role supports patients with menu selections, assists Food Services, and helps deliver evidence-based nutrition services across multiple sites, including The McKellar Centre and University Hospital Geelong.

You will work with dietitians, ward staff, and food service teams to ensure patients receive appropriate meals, while contributing to administrative tasks and reporting as

Qualifications

• Casual role requiring flexibility to cover shifts.
• Ability to work with dietitians, ward staff and food service teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn CBORD system.

Responsibilities

• Distribute, explain, and collect patient food choices from a selective menu.
• Enter patient food selections into the CBORD food services system and generate related reports.
• Liaise with Dietitians regarding patient dietary requirements and support care planning.
• Assist with administrative, clerical, and ordering duties related to nutritional products.
• Participate in weekend and public holiday nutrition services, and provide leave cover at both UHG and McKellar Centre.

Skills

Flexibility

Independent work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Willingness to learn

Job description

HAVE IT ALLJOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

• Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
• Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment
• Multiple casual positions - internal staff are encouraged to apply

About the role

Barwon Health is seeking aflexible, organised, and friendly Dietitian Assistant to join our Nutrition & Dietetics team. This casual role involves supporting patients with their menu selections, assisting the Food Services Department, and helping deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition services across multiple sites.

You will work closely with dietitians, ward staff, and food service teams to ensure patients receive appropriate and enjoyable meals, while contributing to administrative and reporting tasks as required. Casual role (4 or 8 hours shifts) either at The McKellar Centre or the University Hospital Geelong, plus back-filling leave of other Dietitian Assistants at both sites.

Key responsibilities

• Distribute, explain, and collect patient food choices from a selective menu
• Enter patient food selections into the CBORD food services system and generate related reports
• Liaise with Dietitians regarding patient dietary requirements and support care planning
• Assist with administrative, clerical, and ordering duties related to nutritional products
• Participate in weekend and public holiday nutrition services, and provide leave cover at both UHG and McKellar Centre

What we’re looking for

• Flexibility to cover shifts and leave at short notice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)