Dietitian Assistant

Role overview

Western Sydney Local Health District is looking for a temporary part-time Dietitian Assistant to support nutrition care at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia’s leading tertiary healthcare sites. This role offers the chance to help patients with nutrition support and education while developing your skills in a collaborative hospital environment.

Employment details

• Employment type: Temporary part-time, up to 31/01/2027
• Classification: Allied Health Assistants
• Pay rate: $31.86 to $36.02 per hour
• Hours per week: 15
• Work location: Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales

About the team and workplace

You will join the Nutrition and Dietetics team at Westmead Hospital, where patient-centred, evidence-based nutrition services are delivered in partnership with a multidisciplinary clinical team. The environment places strong value on learning, teamwork, quality improvement and ongoing professional growth.

• Work in a respected Nutrition and Dietetics department
• Collaborate with experienced clinicians across disciplines
• Benefit from supervision, learning and development opportunities
• Support diverse patient care in a busy hospital setting
• Contribute to a workplace focused on innovation and high standards of care

What the role involves

As a Dietitian Assistant, you will assist Clinical Dietitians in delivering effective nutrition care to hospital patients. Your work will include identifying patients at nutrition risk, supporting meal and nutrition interventions, sharing basic nutrition guidance, and keeping documentation accurate and up to date.

• Screen patients for nutrition risk and refer at-risk patients to Clinical Dietitians
• Assist with meal observation, menu selection support and nutrition intervention follow-through
• Provide straightforward nutrition education in line with departmental procedures
• Keep patient notes, care plans, statistics and meal service records accurate
• Take part in quality improvement, education, research and professional development activities

How to apply

Applicants should submit a resume and address the selection criteria with examples that show relevant experience and capability. Applications must be lodged by the closing date.

Essential qualification

A nutrition-related qualification is required, such as Certificate III in Health Service Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics), Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream), or a relevant university qualification in nutrition.

Selection criteria

• Understanding of how to provide clinical support to a Clinical Dietitian
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and their application in hospital care
• Experience using the CBORD Diet Office program and understanding its role in hospital nutrition services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays

Additional information

• Requisition ID: REQ664705
• Applications close: 2 July 2026
• For role enquiries, contact Wendy Tu at Wendy.Tu@health.nsw.gov.au
• People with disability who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply, and reasonable adjustments will be provided where required in line with industry standards
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply
• Stepping Up is available to support Aboriginal applicants with information about applying for NSW Health roles
• Westmead Hospital parking arrangements are changing, and new staff may need to join a parking waitlist; this does not apply to staff with disability
• If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, temporary employment is limited to the length of your current visa or the advertised position, whichever is shorter
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