Nutritionist

Simplot Company; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Leadership development

Professional development support

Employee reward & recognition

Sensory Club

Zusammenfassung

Simplot Company in Australia is seeking a Nutritionist to join the Strategy & Innovation - Global Food team on a 12 month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. You will provide technical nutrition guidance to support category health strategies and collaborate across Innovation, Commercial, and Regulatory teams.

You will identify opportunities, drive nutrition improvements, and ensure evidence-based nutrition claims while staying aligned with global and FSANZ regulations.

Qualifikationen

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and/or Dietetics.
• Experience in a nutrition-related role.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition science and 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.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across Innovation, Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory and Legal teams.

Aufgaben

• Act as category champion 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.

Kenntnisse

Nutrition/Dietetics degree

Nutrition experience

Nutrition science knowledge

Product development support

Brand & marketing exposure

Project management exposure

FSANZ knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelors/Masters in Nutrition/Dietetics

Jobbeschreibung

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In Australia, the Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

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.

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia