Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (24 hours per week) until June 2027 and Casual
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $33.13 per hour
Hours Per Week: Various
Location: Based across the Central Coast Health District
Requisition ID: REQ684176
Applications Close: Sunday 30th August at 11:59pm
Make a difference to patient care through nutrition support on the Central Coast. Join our team as a Dietitian Assistant and help deliver safe, compassionate and patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About the Opportunity
Join Central Coast Local Health District as a Dietitian Assistant and play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred nutrition care under the supervision of a qualified Dietitian.
In this role you will:
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Support direct patient care, including nutrition risk screening, meal monitoring and therapeutic menu choices.
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Assist with the delivery of prescribed nutrition care and therapeutic diets under the direction of a Dietitian.
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Communicate observations and relevant patient information to the Dietitian and wider healthcare team.
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Provide administrative support, including data entry, record keeping, telephone enquiries and resource management.
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Work collaboratively with Dietitians, Food Services staff and the broader multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
If you’re organised, compassionate and enjoy supporting people as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who has:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a patient-centred approach.
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The ability to work independently under the direction of a Dietitian and collaboratively within a team.
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Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
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Computer literacy and experience or knowledge of nutrition and food service systems such as CBORD.
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A relevant Certificate III or IV qualification (or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer), a current Australian Drivers Licence and a commitment to the NSW Health CORE values.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the
Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at
[email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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