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Nutrition Assistant Senior
Ipswich
Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Food Service Project Team! • Temporary Full-time opportunity from July 2025 – November 2025
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | CA4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM638674_05 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 01.07.2025 - 30.11.2025 |
| Contact person | Kylie Bruce |
| Contact details | 38101380 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The purpose of this position is to provide professional and operational management, clinical practice supervision and leadership for a team of Nutrition Assistants. The position delivers clinical delegated tasks associated with the accurate recording of patient's meal orders and the production of necessary reports through utilisation of the Electronic Patient Menu Management System (ePMMS) to ensure a quality meal service which meets the necessary dietary requirements within Qld Health guidelines. The position also contributes to the coordination of quality and safety activities that support the provision of Nutrition and of Food Services.
This role will work Mon-Fri initially with a HP5 and HP4 Foodservice dietitians and a OO6 Food Service Co-ordinator to build and implement an electronic patient menu management system, as well as develop and implement duty statements, master rosters and develop procedures and training for the Nutrition Assistant team. The successful candidate will require excellent communication and negotiation skills, hold a Cert IV in Allied Health - Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent and a good understanding and experience in foodservice systems. While it is not mandatory, experience in menu management systems is desirable.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Respect – demonstrates awareness of impact on others, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and respects all people at all times through leadership.
- Teamwork – collaborates effectively, values differences and manages effective teams to ensure the best use of resources to deliver healthcare services.
- Compassion – is completely patient / client focussed, demonstrates and develops self-awareness and understands effects of behaviour on others, tolerates ambiguity, ensures support in the delivery of services to patients.
- High Performance – cultivates and leads innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports West Moreton Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders.
- Integrity – demonstrates good decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and of a high standard.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant – Nutrition & Dietetics or equivalent is required for this position. Evidence of any qualifications must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM638674_05 Nutrition Assistant Senior_RD (PDF, 188KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
