Your Role at St John of God, Midland Hospital As a Menu Management Coordinator, you will be leading the delivery of safe, patient-focused food services. You’ll coordinate and supervise the menu monitor team, manage patient dietary requests, and ensure meals meet nutritional, clinical, and special diet requirements. Collaborating with wards, dietitians, speech pathologists, and catering teams, you will process menus, track production, and respond to patient feedback to maintain service excellence. You will also manage menu data, support quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to accreditation and continuous improvement programs. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to teamwork, safety, and the organisation’s mission and values. The Position Support and promote the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care. Deliver excellent service and adhere to SJGHC Code of Conduct. Coordinate and supervise the menu monitor team. Liaise with wards/departments for accurate meal numbers. Collect, document, and process patient dietary requests. Report production numbers and special requests to Executive Chef/Chef. Communicate with patients, dietitians, speech pathologists, and nursing staff. Record and follow up on patient food feedback. Maintain recipe and menu data, including special diet fields, in the Menu Management System. Address system issues with relevant personnel. Support accreditation and quality improvement initiatives. Monitor patient feedback and implement improvements. Report team performance to Manager Patient Food Services. Attend training and maintain mandatory hospital competencies. Seek opportunities for professional development. Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment. Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and stakeholders. Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities. Adhere to OHS policies, report incidents, and use PPE as required. Promote a positive safety culture and minimize workplace hazards. Support SJGHC’s environmental stewardship and organisational goals. The Position Requirements You will demonstrate highly developed interpersonal, liaison, and telephone communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and prioritise workload to meet departmental needs. A solid knowledge of software applications, including Word and Excel, and an ability to understand the mechanics of software and system interfaces is essential. The role also requires the ability to train and support other caregivers, ideally you will possess previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment in a similar role, advanced computer skills, and familiarity with the Delegate Menu Management System. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $74,627 to $78,011 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation. Permanent part-time position, working 60 hours per fortnightDiscounts on hospital services & private health insuranceSalary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:Novated leasing work related expensesself-education andadditional superannuationFree on-site parkingAccess to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness PassportInnovative Professional Development opportunitiesA welcoming and supportive cultureA healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For enquiries contact Mark Sloan, Manager Catering Services on 08 9462 4145. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.