Dietitian Assistant

What We Offer Excellent benefits including salary packaging Friendly and supportive team environment Permanent, full time (Tuesday–Saturday roster) Friendly work/life balance encouraged, with a monthly accrued day off A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programmes Confidential, solutions‑focused employee counselling Ability to join Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary packaging – increase your take home pay In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafés, public transport and lots of car‑parks Discounts and promotions always available through our Foundation Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you in reaching your career goals Qualifications Accredited degree, TAFE diploma or equivalent in a relevant area, such as food science or nutrition, or working towards completion of such a certificate Extensive prior employment experience in a similar role with evidence of in‑house training Current nationally coordinated criminal history check, or willingness to obtain one Position Purpose This role is responsible for providing co‑ordination of patient menus and meals across allocated inpatient wards. The position requires a strong customer focus and operates under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Dietitian but requires interaction and communication with patients and their carers, dietitians, food services staff, support service assistants, allied health assistants, and nursing staff. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Inclusive Employment We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Vaccinations & Health Requirements SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine‑preventable diseases. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not‑for‑profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world‑leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care. Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon‑to‑be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in‑need communities. Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service. #J-18808-Ljbffr