Dietitian Assistant Auburn Hospital

Job Highlights Support high‑quality nutrition care in a dynamic hospital setting Contribute to patient wellbeing through meaningful daily interactions Build your clinical skills as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team Deliver person‑centred nutrition support and help optimise patient outcomes across Auburn District Hospital’s Nutrition & Dietetics Service. Employment Details Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Allied Health AssistantsRemuneration: $31.86 - $36.02 per hourHours Per Week: 24Location: Auburn District Hospital Where you'll be working Join the Nutrition & Dietetics team at Auburn District Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. You’ll work in a collaborative, patient‑focused environment where your contribution directly supports improved patient wellbeing and the smooth delivery of clinical nutrition services. Supportive, engaged, and knowledgeable dietetics team Strong culture of learning, supervision, and professional development Opportunity to work closely with Food Services and allied health teams Access to ongoing training and evidence‑based practice resources A welcoming workplace committed to high‑quality patient care What you'll be doing As the Dietitian Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting Clinical Dietitians in delivering safe, effective, and timely nutrition care to patients. You will undertake nutrition risk screening, provide simple nutrition interventions, and act as a key liaison with Food Services to ensure patients' dietary needs are met. Conduct nutrition risk screening, triage outcomes, and elevate or intervene in line with departmental procedures Monitor menu selections and mealtime intake for identified “at‑risk” patients and implement appropriate interventions under supervision Contribute to clinical supervision activities, reflective practice, and development of junior staff and students Maintain accurate patient records, departmental documentation, statistics, and care plans Assist in developing patient education resources, support administrative tasks, and help manage enteral feed stock levels How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria Qualification: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream), or relevant University nutrition qualification, or willingness to obtain qualification within 12 months of commencement Selection Criteria Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to provide clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of the CBORD Diet Office program System and its role in hospital nutrition provision. Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Availability to work across 5 days, Monday to Friday. Qualification in Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition Stream), or relevant University nutrition qualification. Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 22nd December 2025 Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview. Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Amal Owaimrin at 0439 766 064 or People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. #S-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr