Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary, 9 months with the possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 46514)
Salary: $108,459 - $116,711 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
Section: Transitional Therapy and Care Program
Closing Date: 6 May 2025

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

The nutrition department at Canberra Health services The Transitional Therapy and Care Program sits within the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services (RACS) within Canberra Health Services. RACS is a vibrant and diverse Division within Canberra Health Services providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation, aged and community-based care across a range of settings.

The Transitional Therapy and Care Program (TTCP) is based at University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce. TTCP is a short-term program that aims to optimise the functioning and independence of older people post discharge from hospital. The program is for a maximum of 12 weeks and is provided either in a 15-bed low level care facility, located in Red Hill or in the client's home. Clients vary in their medical conditions and may include those with orthopaedic conditions, neurological conditions, complex medical conditions and the frail aged.

The Senior Dietitian has an important leadership role within the TTCP Allied Health team and is responsible for the coordination and provision of the day-to-day nutrition services within TTCP. The TTCP Nutrition service offers dietary assessments, interventions, advice and counselling for nutrition related needs of older clients to facilitate positive outcomes. The Senior Dietitian is responsible for providing professional supervision and support to other Dietitians, Allied Health Assistants and students.

This position is a temporary 9-month part-time position, with possibility of extension. A merit list may be established from this recruitment to fill future temporary and permanent positions in a full-time or part-time capacity.

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

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

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a maximum 3x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***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 particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.