Senior Nutrition Assistant

Queensland Health; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation 12.75%

Professional development

Paid study leave

Mentorship

Simulation training

Research opportunities

Job summary

West Moreton Health, delivering care across Ipswich and surrounding regions, invites applications for a newly created Oral Health Therapist role at Ipswich Hospital. The successful candidate will demonstrate registration with AHPRA and meet vaccination requirements, joining a team dedicated to community health and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement.

West Moreton Health offers professional development, flexible wellbeing supports, and pathways into leadership, with salary packaging

Qualifications

• Must be vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases as outlined in Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16.
• Registration as an Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA is required.
• Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant – Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent is required for this position.

Education

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant – Nutrition & Dietetics

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Nutrition and Food Services team at Ipswich Hospital in this newly created role!

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.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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

About you

Please refer to the "About you" section in the attached role description.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration as an Oral Health Therapist with AHPRA. A certified copy of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant – Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent is required for this position.

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.