NICU Allied Health Assistant

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: varying part time hours

Requisition ID: REQ622027

Location: Randwick

Application Close: Midnight on 24 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity to support the dietitian and nursing staff in implementing nutrition care plans for infants in the Royal Hospital for Women Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

This is a job-sharing role, with the following shifts available

Monday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm

Saturday-Sunday: 9am-1pm

The successful applicants will be able to negotiate their working days. Preference will given to applicants who are able to work a minimum of 3 days a week

The NICU Allied Health Assistant (AHA) is under the governance of the SCH Nutrition and Dietetic Department but works in partnership with the RHW NICU multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe and accurate delivery of nutrition for vulnerable and high-risk infants admitted to the RHW NICU.

The location of this AHA role is within the RHW NICU – which is a statewide specialist referral service that provides care to newborn babies with complex illnesses requiring sophisticated technology and surgery.

The primary purpose of the NICU AHA is to provide support to dietetic and nursing staff in preparing oral and enteral feeding regimens. The AHA is responsible for accurate and safe measurement, preparation and storage of breast milk, fortifiers and formula that are required for a patient's feeding regimen. The AHA will also be required to assist the NICU dietitian and nursing staff in regular audits to ensure growth and nutrition policies and procedures are adhered to.

The critical nature of the babies admitted to the RHW NICU mean that their condition can change rapidly. Consequently, adjustments to their feeding regimens are made regularly. The AHA will need to have a high level of communication with the NICU multi-disciplinary team to ensure the appropriate adjustments are made to their breast milk fortification and/or formula. The AHA will need to develop strong relationships with the NICU team and be flexible to a changing level of patient acuity.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has completed of an Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant) Certificate III or IV or equivalent undergraduate food/nutrition degree or work experience, and a willingness to work towards certification
• Experience working with babies/children and their families
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of an organisation

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description.
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Kate Dehlsen on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

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