JOB DETAILS

Dietitian - Community Care Nutrition

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 28117)
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT
Section: Community Care Nutrition
Closing Date: 18 March 2026

 

 

What can we offer you: 

 

 

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions

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12.5%25 Superannuation.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

 

 

 

 

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Dietitian to join Community Care Nutrition.

 

Community Care Nutrition provides exceptional personalised patient care to adults living in the community across the ACT through health centre clinic appointments, telehealth, and home visits. We are a team of dedicated and highly skilled Dietitians, Nutrition Allied Health Assistants and Administrative Support staff. The team provides nutrition assessment and interventions for a wide range of health conditions including home enteral nutrition; chronic kidney disease; malnutrition; avoidant restrictive food intake disorder; gastrointestinal; and chronic disease. Community Care Nutrition provides services for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants.

 

Please note: From this round a merit pool may be created to fill similar permanent (full-time or part-time) or temporary (full-time or part-time) roles in Canberra Health Services over the next 12 months. Applications without a written response to selection criteria (2-pages) will not be considered.

 

For more information regarding the position duties please click here for the Position Description.

 

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

 

 

 

 

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 
 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***


Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

 

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply.

 

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kate O'Brien on (02) 5124 1479 or at Kate.O'Brien@act.gov.au

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Key Skills
DieteticsCommunity Care NutritionPatient CareHealth Centre Clinic AppointmentsTelehealthHome VisitsNutrition AssessmentInterventionsHome Enteral NutritionChronic Kidney DiseaseMalnutritionAvoidant Restrictive Food Intake DisorderGastrointestinalChronic Disease ManagementNDIS Service Provision
Categories
HealthcareSocial ServicesGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Competitive pay ratesExcellent working conditionsSalary PackagingFlexible working conditionsSuperannuationEmployee Assistance ProgramOnsite PhysiotherapistsRelocation expenses reimbursement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Dietitian will join Community Care Nutrition to provide exceptional personalized patient care to adults across the ACT through clinic appointments, telehealth, and home visits. Responsibilities include nutrition assessment and interventions for various conditions such as home enteral nutrition, chronic kidney disease, and malnutrition.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$111,639 - A$120,057
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
1978
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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