Job Description

Allied Health Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics

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Requisition ID:REQ689722
n Employment Type: Casual opportunities available
n Position Classification: Allied Health Assistant
n Remuneration:$33.14 - $37.47 per hour (+super + casual loading)
n Location: Griffith Base Hospital

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About the role:

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We are looking for enthusiastic Allied Health Assistants to join us in this crucial role to provide support to Nutrition and Dietetics teams in the delivery of high-level heath care service, while working under the supervision of an allied health professional.

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As a Nutrition and Dietetics Allied Health Assistant you will be assisting the Dietitians at Griffith Health Service with various tasks.

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These may include but are not limited to:

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- Completing menu orders with patients
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- Providing basic nutritional education/groups
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- Administration tasks such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, data entry and mailing letters
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- Ordering and managing stock and equipment levels
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- In addition to, delivering specialised nutritional supplements and feeds to the wards, and liaising closely with catering and other health care professionals regarding patient diets and requirements.
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- Join our supportive Nutrition and Dietetics teams to make an impact on our communities' lives.
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What MLHD offer:

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At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

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- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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- Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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- Career development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

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- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetics) or a relevant university nutrition qualification (or relevant work experience/specific interest in nutrition and a willingness to work towards certification with the support of MLHD.)
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- An interest and/or knowledge of nutrition and the provision of support to the Clinical Dietitian and awareness of therapeutic diet
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- Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required)
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- Commitment to customer service and quality improvement
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- Communicate effectively with patients, families and other health care professionals to relay information, clarify instructions and support patient care.
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For role related queries or questions contact Karen Bardney – Dietitian in Charge on *************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

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Applications Close: 1 October 2026

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MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

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If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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This is an NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

📌 Allied Health Assistant - Nutrition and Dietetics (Griffith)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Griffith