Nutritionist - Project Officer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Hybrid working arrangements

• 6 month contract 
• State Government Agency
  St Leonards, NSW Location

About the company
Karlka Recruiting Group has partnered with a State Government Agency to engage a Nutritionist (Project Officer). This position is located in their busy St Leonards office for an initial 6-month contract

  
About the Position
The role is responsible for delivering the Healthy Food Information Service (HFIS) to support state-wide implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and Healthy Food and Drink in NSW Health Facilities for Staff and Visitors Framework.


Duties

• Provide menu check assessments to schools, reviewing canteen menus for alignment with the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy.
• Offer clear advice and support to canteen operators to improve compliance.
• Manage incoming phone and email enquiries related to healthy canteens and health facility frameworks.
• Maintain accurate service records and contribute to monitoring, reporting, and continuous quality improvement of HFIS service delivery.

Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrated experience in delivering health promotion programs, preferably in childhood settings or nutrition-related programs.
• Sound knowledge of obesity, chronic disease prevention, and health promotion issues related to children and young people.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to prepare reports and submissions, including data reporting.
• Flexible and collaborative approach to working across program areas.

Benefits working with this Client

• Opportunity to contribute to state-wide health initiatives promoting healthy eating in schools and health facilities
• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days WFH).
• Competitive hourly rate 

Benefits working with Karlka Recruiting Group 

• Weekly pay  
• Ongoing support: Pre, during and post placement 
• Dedicated consultant per contract
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Our agency supports Indigenous communities 

How to Apply
Apply now to be considered for submission to our client by 09/01/2026
Consultant: Melody
Email for questions only: recruitment@karlkarecruiting.com.au
*Please apply through this portal. Any applications through email may be missed.

Nyiyaparli and other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.
Applications received after the due date may be considered for similar roles.

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