Dietitian Assistant

Southern NSW Local Health District; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee benefits

Ongoing learning opportunities

Clinical supervision

Professional development programs

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Auburn Hospital on a part-time basis. You will support clinical dietitians, participate in nutrition screening, menu management and patient care to achieve positive outcomes.

Under supervision, you will contribute to nutrition interventions, records and communication with staff, while working in a collaborative, learning‑oriented department with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding and application of provision of clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using CBORD Diet Office program.
• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selection and appropriate food choices.
• Complete nutrition risk screening and refer patients to Dietitians as required.
• Monitor food and fluid intake and report nutrition concerns.
• Liaise with food service staff to ensure therapeutic diets are provided.
• Use CBORD Diet Office to support patient meal management.
• Maintain patient records and department documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition & Dietetics)

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition Stream)

Tools

CBORD Diet Office

Job description

A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Salary packaging and a range of employee benefits through NSW Health.

Ongoing learning, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

Join a progressive Allied Health workforce committed to delivering exceptional patient care across Western Sydney.

Employment Type: PermanentPart Time

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants

Remuneration: $33.13 – $37.46 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Auburn District Hospital

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dietitian Assistant to join our Nutrition and Dietetics team at Auburn Hospital on a part-time basis. Working under the supervision of Clinical Dietitians, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality nutrition care to hospital patients and contributing to positive patient outcomes. The role supports patient nutrition screening, menu management, nutrition interventions and communication between patients, dietitians and food service staff.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting patients with menu selection and appropriate food choices.


• Completing nutrition risk screening and referring patients to Dietitians as required.


• Monitoring food and fluid intake and reporting nutrition concerns.


• Liaising with food service staff to ensure appropriate therapeutic diets are provided.


• Using the CBORD Diet Office system to support patient meal management.


• Maintaining patient records, departmental statistics and documentation.


• Assisting with quality improvement activities, resource management and department projects.

Where you’ll be working

Auburn Hospital is a teaching hospital of the University of Notre Dame and serves a unique and diverse community, with approximately 60% of local residents born overseas. This is an exciting opportunity to work with patients and staff from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The Nutrition and Dietetics Department is a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation, quality improvement and professional development. Staff achievements are recognised and celebrated, and there are opportunities to contribute to service improvement and research initiatives.

We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our diverse community.


• Ongoing learning, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.


• Access to Allied Health in-services and workforce development programs.


• Health and wellbeing benefits, including Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport and other staff wellness initiatives.


• Ongoing learning, clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics); or


• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream); or

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding and application of provision of clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian.


2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets.


3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of CBORD Diet Office program and its role in hospital nutrition provision.


4. Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.


5. Demonstrated ability to work within a team.


6. Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Requisition ID: REQ691872

Applications Close: 1 st October 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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