Hospital Nutrition Assistant - Part-Time with Growth & Impact

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Flexible work options

Job summary

West Moreton Health is recruiting a Nutrition Assistant at Ipswich Hospital to support nutrition care while transitioning to an electronic menu system. This permanent part-time role requires a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends, on-site in Ipswich.

You will work with dietitians and food services to prepare meals, participate in quality improvement activities, and develop professionally within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• There are no mandatory qualifications for the position.
• Desirable: Allied Health Assistant training course or higher degree (e.g. Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance or Bachelor Degree in Nutrition).
• Food Safety Supervisors certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutrition care for patients working with dietitians and food services.
• Perform duties related to meal and mid-meal provision and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines to support nutrition care.

Skills

Basic hospital food service knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality systems awareness

Education

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition)

Bachelor Degree (Nutrition)

Job description

West Moreton Health is recruiting a Nutrition Assistant at Ipswich Hospital to support nutrition care while transitioning to an electronic menu system. This permanent part-time role requires a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends, on-site in Ipswich.

You will work with dietitians and food services to prepare meals, participate in quality improvement activities, and develop professionally within a supportive team.