Job Description
Closes: 14 May 2026
Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 plus superannuation
Position No: 71133 - 02QDA
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 May 2026
Contact Officer: Kate O’Brien on Kate.O’Brien@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 1479
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
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
About the Role:
This is a wonderful opportunity for a suitably experienced Nutrition Allied Health Assistant to join the Community Care Nutrition Service at Canberra Health Services (CHS). We have a 2-day a week temporary AHA Level 3 position to backfill for a period of 7-months, with a possibility of increased hours, extension and/or permanency.
The position will be suitable for a suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant who meets the criteria of an AHA3, this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role.
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a dietitian the Allied Health Assistant will play a vital role in the day to day function of the Community Care Nutrition Service, including but not limited to: triaging nutrition referrals; conducting Allied Health Assistant nutrition clinics; organising nutrition supplement registrations; monitoring stores and equipment inventories; reviewing nutrition supplement tolerance; and duties like computer-based data entry and clinical file documentation.
The successful candidate will be required to be available to work at various locations around Canberra.
Please note: A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. Applications without a written response to selection criteria (2-pages) will not be considered.
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.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of seven months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is a part-time position (14.7), and the salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of seven months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Classification: Allied Health Assistant 2/3
Salary: $66,672 - $88,163 plus superannuation
Position No: 71133 - 02QDA
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 May 2026
Contact Officer: Kate O’Brien on Kate.O’Brien@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 1479
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
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
About the Role:
This is a wonderful opportunity for a suitably experienced Nutrition Allied Health Assistant to join the Community Care Nutrition Service at Canberra Health Services (CHS). We have a 2-day a week temporary AHA Level 3 position to backfill for a period of 7-months, with a possibility of increased hours, extension and/or permanency.
The position will be suitable for a suitably experienced Allied Health Assistant who meets the criteria of an AHA3, this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role.
Under the direct or indirect supervision of a dietitian the Allied Health Assistant will play a vital role in the day to day function of the Community Care Nutrition Service, including but not limited to: triaging nutrition referrals; conducting Allied Health Assistant nutrition clinics; organising nutrition supplement registrations; monitoring stores and equipment inventories; reviewing nutrition supplement tolerance; and duties like computer-based data entry and clinical file documentation.
The successful candidate will be required to be available to work at various locations around Canberra.
Please note: A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS. Applications without a written response to selection criteria (2-pages) will not be considered.
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.
Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of seven months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. This is a part-time position (14.7), and the salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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.
#LI-DNI
Note
This is a temporary position available for a period of seven months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Allied Health Assistant - Community Care Nutrition position is now open for candidates interested in the Data Entry Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Data Entry Jobs is a plus.
