Nutrition Assistant - Ipswich Hospital

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs and flexible work

Job summary

West Moreton Health invites applications for a Nutrition Assistant at Ipswich Hospital as they transition to an electronic menu management system later in 2026. The role requires a 7-day rotating roster, with work across weekdays and weekends in a permanent part-time arrangement (56 hours per fortnight).

The successful candidate will work with dietitians and food services to deliver nutrition care, while adhering to established procedures and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic hospital food service exposure or familiarity with nutrition basics.
• Computer literacy including medical/nutrition terminology.
• Ability to follow established procedures and contribute to quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nutrition care for patients under dietitians and staff.
• Support meal and mid-meal provision within procedures.
• Collate information and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Computer literacy

Time management

Team collaboration

Quality systems

Education

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics)

Bachelor Degree (Nutrition)

Food Safety Supervisor certificate

Job description

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-acute care, 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.

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.

Occupational group

Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

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