Allied Health Assistant
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant Level 1 – Level 3
Remuneration: $63,177.29 - $71,429.33 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Applications Close: 18 May 2026 – 11:59pm
Allied Health Assistant
Dubbo Health Service
About the role
Experienced Allied Health Assistant or looking to start in healthcare – this is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and begin a career in NSW Health. Relevant Allied Health Assistant qualifications or experience are welcome, but not essential.
Allied Health Assistants work alongside healthcare professionals such as Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists to support patient care and help services run smoothly. It’s a growing career area with opportunities to build skills and work across many different parts of healthcare.
We are looking for someone who is friendly, caring and motivated to learn, to join our Nutrition & Dietetics team. If you enjoy working with people, have an interest in food, nutrition and health and want a role where you can learn on the job, this could be a great place to start.
In this role, you will work with Dietitians to help hospital patients get the right meals and drinks for their health needs. This includes helping patients choose meals, checking food orders and making sure the kitchen has the right information.
This role also includes assisting with administration, and you will need to feel confident using computers, email and Microsoft programs, and be able to learn new systems.
One of the best things about becoming an Allied Health Assistant is the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in healthcare, work closely with health professionals and build skills that can open doors across many areas of health.
This role could suit someone starting out in healthcare, looking for a career change or wanting experience before further study. There may also be opportunities to complete formal Allied Health Assistant qualifications as part of your career development.
You will be required to work on a rotating 7-day roster, including afternoon shifts, weekends and public holidays, and be rewarded with significant penalty rates – PM shifts +10-12.5%, Sat +50%, Sun +75%, Public holidays +150%. You’ll also have access salary packaging where you can pay less tax, plus join Fitness Passport.
This is an amazing opportunity – don’t miss out!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jodi Watters on (02) 6809 8211 or at jodi.watters@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
