Dietitian Assistant
Make a Difference Through Nutrition Care
Join a Leading Tertiary Hospital Team
Grow Your Skills in a Supportive Environment
Support, educate and empower patients through nutrition care while building your career in a collaborative hospital setting.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 31/01/2027)
Position Classification:Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hour
Hours Per Week: 15
Location:Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most respected tertiary healthcare facilities. Our team is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition services that improve health outcomes and enhance the patient experience. Working alongside experienced Dietitians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll contribute to high-quality care while benefiting from a culture that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Work within a highly regarded Nutrition and Dietetics Department
Collaborate with experienced clinicians across a multidisciplinary team
Access ongoing learning, supervision and professional development opportunities
Contribute to patient-centred care in a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment
Be part of a culture focused on innovation, quality and excellence in care
What you'll be doing
As a Dietitian Assistant, you will play a valuable role in supporting Clinical Dietitians to deliver high-quality nutrition care to hospital patients. You will work directly with patients to identify nutrition risks, provide nutrition support and education, monitor progress, and help ensure patients receive appropriate nutritional interventions to support their recovery and wellbeing.
Conduct nutrition risk screening, identify at-risk patients and facilitate referrals to Clinical Dietitians
Support patient nutrition care through meal monitoring, menu selection assistance and implementation of nutrition interventions
Provide simple nutrition education and guidance to patients in accordance with departmental procedures
Maintain accurate patient records, care plans, statistics and meal service documentation
Participate in quality improvement, education, research and professional development activities that enhance nutrition services
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
Qualification: Nutrition Qualification including Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) or Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream), or relevant University nutrition qualification.
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: REQ664705
Applications Close: 2nd July 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Wendy Tu on [email protected].
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/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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