Dietitian Assistant - Nutrition & Dietetics

Job Description

The Hospital has a very high trauma load and accepts referrals from outside its immediate area. The hospital’s areas of special expertise also include cancer services, critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, mental health services, and women’s and children’s health care. Each year, the hospital admits thousands of patients from around NSW and even more are seen through Outpatient Clinics and Community Services. Employment Type : Temporary Part Time Till July 2025Position Classification : Allied Health AssistantsRemuneration : $30.64 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week : 32Requisition ID : REQ557168Dietitian Assistant - Nutrition & Dietetics - St George Hospital, Kogarah Applications Close Date : 24 March, 2025 The St George Hospital and Health Services is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. It is a principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales and is not only the largest hospital within the Local Health District, but is among the leading centres for trauma and emergency management in the State. Where you'll be working This position is based within the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, St George Hospital. We are a team of Dietitians and Dietitian Assistants who are committed to ensuring that the nutrition care of patients and clients is at the forefront of service delivery. St George Hospital is a quaternary referral and teaching hospital - a great place to develop your career. The hospital is accessible via rail along with a range of bus services. The Role 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. Provide support to the Nutrition & Dietetics team in the delivery of health care services to clients under the direct, indirect, or remote supervision of a Dietitian and consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District policies, procedures, and standards. Benefits: 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. For Nurses – Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable. For Nurses – Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant. Minimum Requirements: 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 positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Suzie Daniells on . Our CORE Values are C ollaboration, O penness, R espect, and E mpowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. 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 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. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients, and their carers feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ( ) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website . #J-18808-Ljbffr