Allied Health Assistant

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

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Dubbo is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support the Nutrition & Dietetics team. You will work under Dietitians to ensure meals and fluids match patients' clinical needs, allergies, and preferences, while contributing to accurate menu completion and communication with Catering.

The role is full-time, permanent, 38 hours per week, with salary around AU$65k– AU$74k plus superannuation and salary packaging options. Close date 14 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Allied Health Assistant works under the direction of the Dietitians to ensure that hospital patients receive food and fluid most appropriate to their requirements.
• Involved in patient menu completion, accurate plating of meals and communicating food requirements to the Catering Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient menu completion and accurate plating of meals.
• Communicate dietary requirements to Catering to support patients' nutrition.

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Dubbo NSW

2d ago , from Western NSW Local Health District

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.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Role-related enquiries:

Please contact Jodi Watters on (02) 6809 8*** or at ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

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.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD