Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition Assistant)

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Position
• Part-time (0.6EFT / 48 hours per fortnight)
• Grade 2 or Grade 3 Allied Health Assistant
• Based at The Alfred Hospital
• Great Staff Benefits!

The Department

Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides an integrated nutrition and dietetic service at The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals. The joint Dietetics and Nutrition Department is comprised of approximately 48EFT and 70 staff members. It is organised into eight clinical streams and provides a 7-day service. Using evidence-based, patient-centred care it provides clinical expertise to Alfred Health’s patients during their healthcare journey, including the prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the optimisation of nutritional wellbeing and recovery through tailored, specialised nutrition therapy.

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Nutrition Assistant (NA) to join Alfred Care Group's Dietetics and Nutrition Department. Working in conjunction with Dietitians, the NA will help to improve patient experience and outcomes by supporting the provision of nutrition to patients, families and carers at Alfred Care Group campuses. The NA will support various clinical interventions designed to provide timely access to high-quality nutritional care. This role also includes the provision of administration support, helping ensure that department tasks are managed in an appropriate, timely and efficient manner.

Skills and Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification (including a higher qualification in Nutrition/Health Sciences/Biological or Chemical Sciences/Food Science/Food Technology or similar).
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting and/or a Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
• Grade 3 applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience (full-time equivalent) as a Grade 2 Allied Health Assistant or Therapy Assistant.
• Excellent communication skills, proficiency in nutrition education and basic computer skills.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

All enquiries to: Caroline Kratzing, Deputy Manager Dietetics & Nutrition, Bayside Health, Alfred Care Group, ph 0419 770 055 

Applications close at 11 pm Sunday, 1 February 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.