Closes: 14 December 2025
Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3
Salary: $65,021 - $86,300 plus superannuation
Position No: C OVZ
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 December 2025
Contact Officer: Sam Thompson on
What can we offer you:
* 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
* 12% Superannuation.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program.
* Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
* Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
The nutrition department at Canberra Health services offers an exciting career path for Allied Health Assistants wanting to develop a diverse skill mix within the acute and rehab hospital setting, and who wish to be part of a dedicated team who provide high quality care.
This role is pertinent in the delivery of our infant nutrition service and in supporting dietitians to deliver high quality comprehensive nutrition care. As part of our team, allied health assistants play a crucial role in exciting initiatives to ensure we are responding to the needs of our consumers and are meeting clinical care standards.
The nutrition department is a supportive environment and encourages professional development opportunities.
Please note: This role is required to participate in after-hour shifts, including potential for weekend and public holiday work.
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.
* Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
* 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.
Note: This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
For more information on this position and how to apply "click here"
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.
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Note
This position will be offered on a casual basis and the full-time salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services