Dietitian Assistant

• Make a real difference to patient nutrition and wellbeing
• Join a passionate and supportive Nutrition & Dietetics team
• Develop your skills in a leading tertiary hospital environment

Support nutrition care and empower patients to make healthier choices every day. Join our expert dietetics team and help deliver exceptional patient-centred care.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants

Remuneration: $ $36.02 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest teaching hospitals, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District. Our Nutrition and Dietetics team is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centred care in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll be joining a passionate team that values collaboration, learning and innovation.

• Work within a multidisciplinary health team delivering high-quality clinical care
• Supportive leadership and access to professional development opportunities
• A workplace that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning
• Opportunity to contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives

What you'll be doing

As a Dietitian Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting clinical dietitians to provide outstanding nutrition care to hospital patients. Your work will help ensure that patients receive the right nutrition advice, support and meals for their recovery and wellbeing. Key responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct nutrition risk screening and refer 'at risk' patients to Clinical Dietitians
• Assist patients with menu selections and liaise with Food Service staff to meet nutritional needs
• Provide simple nutrition education and interventions under supervision
• Monitor patient progress, maintain accurate clinical records, and update care plans
• Participate in professional development, quality improvement and supervision activities

Why you will love this role

You will be part of a team that truly values your contribution and invests in your growth. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care while building your experience within a leading healthcare organisation.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about nutrition and want to grow your career in a supportive and innovative hospital environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Westmead Hospital and help shape the future of patient nutrition. Submit online your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated understanding and application of provision of clinical support to the Clinical Dietitian.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of therapeutic diets.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of CBORD Diet Office program and its role in hospital nutrition provision.
• Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team.
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Requisition ID: REQ612795

Applications Close: 7th December 2025

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Veronica Mok on or email

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

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)

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