Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants1-3
Remuneration: $63,177 - $63,177 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ655383
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class, and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Allied Health Assistant in Dietetics supports the clinical Dietitian to implement patient nutrition care plans and provide optimal nutrition care for all patients; this includes nutrition risk screening, referral of ‘at risk’ patients and provision of nutrition interventions including simple nutrition education/advice. Allied Health Assistants in Dietetics act as a liaison between the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, other health professionals and food services.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Equivalent work experience in an allied health or health related setting and/or successful completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV Allied Health Assistant or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Computer skills and demonstrated knowledge of CBORD Diet Office program or similar menu computer systems, and their role in patient nutrition care provision.
- Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets and understanding of food habits and cultural customs.
Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities, including ability to work within scope of practice, as delegated by supervising Allied Health Professional.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month, Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
For enquiries, please contact Felicity Ritorni on (02) 9515 8053
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 14 June 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
