To contribute to the provision of high quality nutritional services to all patients/clients/stakeholders of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Dietitian Assistant to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Support dietitians in delivering quality, evidence-based patient care
• Implement and monitor nutritional care for patients requiring support, special diets, or mid meals, as delegated by dietitians
• Conduct nutrition screening, implement care plans, and monitor at-risk patients in line with guidelines and dietitian direction
• Provide education on specific nutrition topics to patients, staff, or stakeholders under dietitian or line manager supervision

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Whilst not mandatory a Certificate III Nutrition, Certificate IV (Allied Health Assistance) or education in nutrition would be well regarded
• Whilst not mandatory, experience working within a hospital Nutrition and Food Service department highly desirable
• A Working with Children check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (45.6 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $34.53 - $36.30 per hour

About Us

Nutrition and Food Services department provides leadership for effective and efficient Nutrition and Hydration management in conjunction with the key stake holders.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 4 September 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC655649

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC655649 - RD (PDF, 593KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants