Allied Health Assistant - Dietitian Assistant
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ609400 Requisition #
Allied Health Assistant - Dietitian Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $60,747.33 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ609400
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications close date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Come Work With Us!
Where you'll be working
The Sutherland Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics Department is seeking a highly motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic Dietitian Assistant (AHA) to join our team in a full-time permanent role. As a Dietitian Assistant, you will support our Dietitians in delivering high quality nutritional care to patients under the direct supervision of a Dietitian and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures and standards.
For role related queries or questions contact Alicia Baxter Payne on alicia.baxterpayne@health.nsw.gov.au
Sutherland Hospital is a 375-bed major metropolitan hospital and teaching hospital. The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient services to Sutherland Shire residents, including surgical, medical, emergency, maternity, child, youth and family, critical care, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health and community-based services.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The Dietitian Assistant team at Sutherland Hospital works a 7-day rotating roster which includes weekend shifts.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent work experience and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of SESLHD.
- Proven interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Computer literacy or a willingness to learn
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision, to organise work priorities and manage time effectively
- Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety legislation and principles
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
