CRVCID 738621

This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time and casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31st January 2027.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our Dietetics & Nutrition team within the Royal Perth Bentley Mt Lawley Group (RPBMG). This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced Dieticians and multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

About the Opportunity

You will assist Dietetic staff as directed to enable daily provision of Dietetic and Nutition department clinical services. We are primarily looking for placement at Mt Lawley Hospital but will consider suitable candidates for other hospitals as the need arises.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with dietetic programs as directed by the treating dietitian
• Completes screening assessments, and outcome measurements as directed by the treating Dietitian 
• Identify and report on factors that place patients at nutritional and hydration risk
• Apply clinical nutrition and therapeutic diet protocols as delegated
• Assist patients to make appropriate menu choices (food allergies and/or intolerances)
• Assists the treating dietitian with implementation and monitoring of prescribed nutrition care plans, including discharge planning.
• Monitors patients and provides feedback to the treating Dietitian on any changes in status.
• Responsible for the documentation of independently administered treatments in the patient integrated medical records.

Suitability Criteria

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance/Therapy Assistance or equivalent experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience assisting with patient assessment and intervention programs.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills.

Area Profile:

The Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Western Australia's longest-serving hospital and renowned for contributing to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. It is a 450-bed hospital, with an extensive range of services including Adult major trauma, complex and elective surgical care, highly specialised surgical services, tertiary mental health and specialist medical services.

Mount Lawley Hospital is part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount Lawley Group and is located just minutes from the Perth CBD offering a range of services including Outpatient clinics, general medical, rehabilitation and geriatric services, surgical, day procedures and endoscopy.

Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a fully accredited public hospital located 10km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mount  Lawley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of rehabilitation, community child and adolescent health, mental health care and aged care services. The range of services includes specialist outpatient services, Allied Health, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Urology.

Employee Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here. 
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work

How to Apply:

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants are requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria outlined on page three of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in assessing your suitability. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

For further job-related information: for further information, we encourage you to contact Wayne Epton, Head of Department, on (08) 9224 2218.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.  

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact the Hiring Manager to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, Monday 3rd August 2026 at 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.