Dietitian Assistant, Nutrition & Dietetics

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time; Casual

Job Category - Other Professionals - Dietetics

Req Id - 7831 

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JOIN OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM NOW!

• Grow your skills at an organisation invested in your long-term development
• Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment
• Permanent part-time (4 hours, twice a week) and casual positions to help deliver our dietetic services 7 days a week - weekends and public holidays included

About the role

Barwon Health is seeking a flexible, organised, and friendly Dietitian Assistant to join our Nutrition & Dietetics team. This casual role involves supporting patients with their menu selections, assisting the Food Services Department, and helping deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition services across multiple sites.

You will work closely with dietitians, ward staff, and food service teams to ensure patients receive appropriate and enjoyable meals, while contributing to administrative and reporting tasks as required. Casual role (4 or 8 hours shifts) either at The McKellar Centre or the University Hospital Geelong, plus back-filling leave of other Dietitian Assistants at both sites.

Key responsibilities

• Distribute, explain, and collect patient food choices from a selective menu
• Enter patient food selections into the CBORD food services system and generate related reports
• Liaise with Dietitians regarding patient dietary requirements and support care planning
• Assist with administrative, clerical, and ordering duties related to nutritional products
• Participate in weekend and public holiday nutrition services, and provide leave cover at both UHG and McKellar Centre

What we’re looking for

• Flexibility to cover shifts and leave at short notice
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.

Contact Person: Joseph Wai

Email: joseph.wai@barwonhealth.org.au

Phone: (03) 4215 5353 

Application closing date: 16, April 2026