Allied Health Assistant - Nutrition & Dietetics - Wollongong Hospital, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District - Temporary Part-Time

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District • Permanent Part-Time • Wollongong, NSW, AU • A$ 29 - A$ 33 / hour • 2m ago

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant (Nutrition & Dietetics) to join the ISLHD Nutrition & Dietetics Department.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The position provides comprehensive clinical and administrative support to assist in the delivery of nutrition related care and services under the supervision of a Dietitian. This may include malnutrition risk screening, assisting with implementing and monitoring nutrition care plans for patients, involvement in quality activities and provision of clinical and administrative support to the Nutrition & Dietetics Department.

This position is based at Wollongong Hospital however, may be required to work from other ISLHD sites as required.

The position is temporary part-time 16 hours per week until 2 November 2025, with the possibility of extension. Hours can be negotiated with preference for availability to work three to four hours per day over Monday to Friday. Nil weekend, after hours or public holiday work required.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.

Discounted parking

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the five questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

NSW Drivers Licence

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.