Allied Health Assistant (524214)

The role:

The North West Regional Hospital have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Allied Health Assistant to join their team, providing assistance with the daily functioning of Nutrition and Dietetic department at the hospital. The person we're looking for must have excellent interpersonal communication skills and be able to demonstrate they are proactive and resourceful.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Dietitians at the hospital and will undertake a range of clinical and administrative tasks. These tasks will include nutrition screening, monitoring patients progress towards reaching their nutrition goals, weighing patients, ordering special food items as well as range of clinical tasks (e.g. stock ordering, answering the phone, auditing, updating spreadsheets and databases). Full training and close support will be provided to the successful candidate.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The team: 

Working alongside a fabulous team of supportive and experienced Dietitians, this is a great opportunity for someone who like working in an ever-changing environment where no two days are ever the same. This role may suit someone wanting to work 5 hours per day, 3 days a week (rather than a full day), giving you access to unique flexibility and fantastic work/life balance. 

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, part time, day worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing from June 2024 until March 2025.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $65,236 - $68,925 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with the Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification or a commitment to attain this qualification;
   Or;
2. Tertiary student of a relevant and approved AHP program of study at a recognised tertiary institution
3. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Sarah O'Keefe

Position: Nutrition and Dietetics Manager
Phone:  (03) 6493 6467

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