Nutritionist, Strategy & Innovation - Global Food

Dietitian Connection Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements and avar

Leadership Development Programs and PR

Employee Reward and Recognition

Sensory Club Program - product tasties

Additional annual leave purchase

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 products.

Based in Mentone, Australia, you will collaborate across the business to balance stakeholder needs with business strategy, promoting evidence-based nutrition solutions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and/or Dietetics
• Experience working 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

Responsibilities

• Act as a category champion for nutrition and health
• Identify and influence new product innovation and nutrition-focused improvements
• Drive nutrition improvement initiatives through internal criteria and Health Star Ratings
• Provide nutrition and technical guidance to support innovation and growth
• Advise on health claims and regulatory compliance with evidence
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for nutrition claims
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement regulatory requirements
• Monitor nutrition trends and competitive activity to inform decisions
• Support delivery of the Nutrition & Health strategy through workstreams
• Contribute to education and communication activities promoting nutrition credentials

Job description

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 products.

Based in Mentone, Australia, you will collaborate across the business to balance stakeholder needs with business strategy, promoting evidence-based nutrition solutions.