Dietitian Assistant

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 8 September 2024
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $58,692.83 - $66,359.43 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ478890What you'll be doingThe 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 standardsEmployment 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.All workers and new recruits are required to receive 2 doses of a Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine to commence employment/ engagement or continue to work within a NSW Health service.A worker and new recruit will be considered compliant if they have a medical contraindication to all available Therapeutic Goods Administration approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccines and provide medical contraindication evidence in line with the policy requirements.In addition, all Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza or COVID-19 vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.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 encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and we have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support. If you have any questions or would like guidance on the recruitment process, please contact the SESLHD Aboriginal Employment Team via email to:

• 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Margaret Holyday on Margaret.Holyday@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 9 April 2024