Allied Health Assistant

NSW Health; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Dubbo, NSW is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support Dietitians in caring for hospital patients. The role involves ensuring meals meet clinical needs, dietary restrictions, and patient preferences, under supervision.

You will contribute to patient menu completion, accurate plating, and clear communication with the Catering Department to optimise nutrition status. This permanent full-time position offers 38 hours per week with salary in the advertised band.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Assistant role supports Dietitians and hospital patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient menu completion and accurate plating of meals.
• Communicate food requirements to Catering to optimise nutrition status.
• Work under the direction of Dietitians to meet clinical dietary needs and patient preferences.

Skills

Allied Health Assistant

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Levels 1-3
Remuneration: $65,704.30 - $74,286.63 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours per week: 38
Applications Close: 14 Oct 2026 – 11:59pm

About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our skilled and supportive Nutrition & Dietetics team at Dubbo Health Service.

The Nutrition & Dietetics Allied Health Assistant works under the direction of the Dietitians to ensure that hospital patients receive food and fluid most appropriate to their requirements while considering the patients’ clinical needs, food allergies and preferences.

This role is an integral part of a team involved in patient menu completion, accurate plating of meals and communicating food requirements to the Catering Department to optimise a patients’ nutrition status.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

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