Nutritionist

Simplot; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Leadership programs

Rewards program

Sensory club

Additional leave

Job summary

Simplot is seeking a qualified Nutritionist to join the Strategy & Innovation - Global Food team on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. Reporting to the Nutrition Manager, you will provide technical guidance and consumer-focused health insights to support Simplot's nutrition agenda.

You will collaborate across the business to balance stakeholder needs with business strategy, promoting evidence-based nutrition solutions and sustaining alignment with health targets.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
• Experience in nutrition-related role.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition science and ability to provide evidence-based guidance.
• Experience supporting product development and innovation through nutrition and technical expertise.
• Exposure to brand and marketing communications.
• Exposure to project management activities.
• Knowledge of FSANZ and international food regulations relating to nutrition and health claims.

Responsibilities

• Act as a category champion and subject matter expert for nutrition and health.
• Identify and influence new product innovation and product improvement opportunities that support nutrition and health strategy targets.
• Drive nutrition improvement initiatives through internal nutrition criteria and Health Star Ratings.
• Provide nutrition and technical guidance to support innovation, growth and value improvement opportunities.
• Provide commercially relevant health and nutrition counsel to support product portfolios and sales opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure nutrition and health claims are based on sound scientific evidence.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement compliance and regulatory requirements using a balanced risk approach.
• Monitor nutrition and health trends, emerging research and competitor activity to provide insights that inform business decisions.
• Support delivery of Simplot's Nutrition & Health strategy through category-based workstreams and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to education and communication activities that promote the nutrition credentials of Simplot's products, strategy and health initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Evidence-based guidance

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About our Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Nutritionist to join our Strategy & Innovation - Global Food team on a 12 month fixed-term contract covering a period of parental leave. Reporting to our Nutrition Manager, this role supports the implementation of Simplot's Nutrition and Health agenda at a category level by providing technical guidance and consumer-focused health insights that add value to our products.

Working collaboratively across the business, you will balance stakeholder needs while ensuring alignment with business strategy and promoting evidence-based nutrition solutions

What you will do

• Act as a category champion and subject matter expert for nutrition and health.
• Identify and influence new product innovation and product improvement opportunities that support nutrition and health strategy targets.
• Drive nutrition improvement initiatives through internal nutrition criteria and Health Star Ratings.
• Provide nutrition and technical guidance to support innovation, growth and value improvement opportunities.
• Provide commercially relevant health and nutrition counsel to support product portfolios and sales opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure nutrition and health claims are based on sound scientific evidence.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement compliance and regulatory requirements using a balanced risk approach.
• Monitor nutrition and health trends, emerging research and competitor activity to provide insights that inform business decisions.
• Support delivery of Simplot's Nutrition & Health strategy through category-based workstreams and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to education and communication activities that promote the nutrition credentials of Simplot's products, strategy and health initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
• Experience working in a nutrition-related role.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition science and the ability to provide evidence-based guidance.
• Experience supporting product development and innovation through nutrition and technical expertise.
• Exposure to brand and marketing communications.
• Exposure to project management activities.
• Working knowledge of FSANZ and international food regulations relating to nutrition and health claims.
• The ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders across Innovation, Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory and Legal teams.

Applications close Friday 6th November. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.