Nutrition Assistant - Ipswich Hospital

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 54.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Professional development

Mentorship

Paid study leave

Flexible work options

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Basic hospital food service knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Quality systems awareness

Educación

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition)

Bachelor Degree (Nutrition)

Descripción del empleo

Start a new journey with West Moreton Health!

An exciting opportunity to join the Nutrition Assistant team at Ipswich Hospital as we transition to an electronic menu management system in late 2026. This role is required to work across a 7 day per week rotating roster and the successful applicant will be required to work both week days and weekends.

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity | 56 hours per fortnight!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

About the role

The Nutrition Assistant assists with the provision of nutrition care for patients by working closely with dietitians, other health care staff and food services. Nutrition Assistants work within established procedures and guidelines to perform duties related to meal and mid-meal provision including collation of information and participation in quality improvement activities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Basic knowledge of hospital food service systems and the ability to acquire knowledge in the principles of nutrition, therapeutic application, and food safety compliance requirements.
• Sound computer literacy skills, including basic knowledge of medical and nutrition terminology.
• Effective organisation skills including the ability to complete work schedules within timeframes and meet service deadlines, whilst remaining flexible to respond to changing needs.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively as a team member in a multidisciplinary health setting, including a good understanding of own scope of practice in complex work environment.
• Understands, contributes to and accurately follows quality systems and procedures.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• There are no mandatory qualifications required for the position. Successful completion of a recognised Allied Health Assistant training course or higher degree is highly desirable e.g. Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics), Bachelor Degree (Nutrition).
• Food Safety Supervisors certificate or equivalent is desirable.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.