To contribute to the provision of high quality nutritional services to all patients/clients/stakeholders of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service as delegated under the direction of the Service Director of Nutrition and Food Services.

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

• Assist and support the dietitians in providing quality patient care in line with evidence based, best practice
• Implement and monitor the nutritional care of patients requiring nutrition support
• Provide education, on pre-determined nutrition areas, to patients, staff or other key stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date and current nutrition knowledge, including knowledge of the health care system, medical terminology and general medical conditions

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 the area of nutrition would be well regarded
• 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)
• Working with Children check/Blue Card (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 Monday, 12 May 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: GC633986

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.

• GC633986 - RD (PDF, 519KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants