Allied Health Assistant, Nutrition & Dietetics

Allied Health Assistant – Nutrition & Dietetics Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants (Level 1, 2 and 3) Remuneration: $1,164.22 - $1,316.29 per week Hours Per Week: 23 Requisition ID: REQ568797 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. Where you'll be working Hornsby What You'll Be Doing An Allied Health Assistant (AHA) works under direct, indirect or remote supervision and direction of an Allied Health Professional (AHP) to perform clinical and non-clinical duties. Clinical duties may include therapeutic and program related activities and the identification and reporting of changes in the client’s condition. The Allied Health Assistant may be engaged to work in a discipline specific area or assist in the delivery of allied health services across a multi-disciplinary team. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria Level 1 and 2 must hold a minimum of a Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or willingness to undertake this training or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD. Level 3 must hold a certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or other qualification deemed equivalent by NSLHD.Identify skills and knowledge in the provision of assistant's activities to provide nutrition support for, Dietitian (AHPs), clients, families and carers as required.Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required) as delegated by supervising Dietitian (AHP).Ability to work independently under the delegation of a Dietitian (AHP) and the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lisa ILIC on Lisa.Ilic@health.nsw.gov.au This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. Applications Close: 24 April 2025