Permanent Full Time Nutrition and Dietetic Allied Health Assistant
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- The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
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- REQ663427 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: 63177.29 - 63177.29 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ663427
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 24 May 2026
For role related queries or questions: contact Kate Dehlsen on Kate.Dehlsen@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What you'll be doing
The Nutrition and Dietetic Department consists of specialist Dietitians and Allied Health Assistants. The Department works together to advocate for the optimised nutrition for children through evidence based clinical care, education, research and leadership. We specialise in addressing the unique nutritional needs of children from neonates to adolescents, across a range of clinical domains. Our primary aim is to optimise the growth and nutritional status of all children with chronic and complex medical conditions.
The purpose of the Allied Health Assistant is to provide support to the dietitians in meeting the nutritional goals of inpatients. This includes preparing oral and enteral feeds in the sterile Formula Room and providing individualised menus to patients and supporting them with their meal selections. This includes patients on therapeutic diets as part of the treatment of their condition. In addition, the Allied Health Assistant supports the delivery of clinical care to inpatients, as directed by the supervising dietitian.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
- Responses to the questions below:
- Completion of an Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant) Certificate III or IV or equivalent undergraduate food/nutrition degree or work experience, and a willingness to work towards certification
- Experience working with babies/children and their families
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities in a timely manner
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft office and email applications
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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