Dietitian

Vivir Healthcare Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Weekly peer support

Supervisors and team leaders

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Reward and recognition program

Job summary

Vivir Healthcare in Canberra is seeking a qualified Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition services across residential aged care facilities, the community, and retirement villages. You will conduct nutrition assessments and contribute to care plans.

Work closely with residents, clinical and kitchen staff, lead education sessions, document in line with care processes, and support quality nutrition outcomes. A supportive supervisory framework and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Dietetics are required and DA A membership is preferred.
• DAA membership with Provisional or Full APD status is expected.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.
• Professional indemnity insurance or willingness to obtain it.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain it.
• Flu and COVID vaccination certificates or willingness to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Advocate Vivir Core Values in daily practice.
• Complete nutrition assessments for clients with varied health conditions.
• Provide nutrition support for those at risk of malnutrition or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop evidence-based, client-centered nutrition goals and plans.
• Document care processes in line with requirements and timelines.
• Build professional relationships to support client care across organisations.
• Lead group education sessions for residents and staff.
• Review seasonal menus to ensure nutritional adequacy.

Education

APD status (Provisional or Full) as Dietitian

Tools

Valid Driver's license

Professional indemnity insurance

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Vaccination certificates (Flu & COVID)

Job description

About Vivir Healthcare: Join Australia's Leading Allied Health Provide

Vivir Healthcare is Australia’s leading Healthcare Provider within the Aged, Community and Disability sectors. We make a difference to over 20,000 lives every week by providing Allied Health solutions in residential aged care facilities, the community, and retirement villages.

Our team has been working to improve the lives of elderly Australians for over 20 years, blending expert aged care services with a genuine commitment to high-quality care.

About the role:

This role involves a variety of dietitian services & working with residents, clinical staff, and kitchen staff in residential aged care facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advocacy of Vivir Core Values.
• Complete nutrition assessments for clients with a wide range of health conditions and/or disabilities
• Providing nutrition support for clients who are at risk of malnutrition, impaired swallowing, and a combination of other complex co-morbidities.
• Development of evidenced-based, client centered goals and nutrition treatment plans ensuring best practice.
• Provide high quality documentation in line with the nutrition care process and/or funder requirements within appropriate time frames.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships to enable open communication between organisations to support the client.
• Lead group education sessions on a range of topics to residents and/or staff in residential aged care facilities.
• Complete seasonal menu reviews to advocate for nutritional adequacy and quality of menus in residential aged care facilities.

Company Benefits:

• Novated leasingfor permanent employees- Finance a vehicle using your pre-tax income.
• Salary packaging available for permanent employees.
• Weekly peer support - A culture of team learning and sharing wins.
• Dedicated supervisors and team leaders comprised of experienced clinicians.
• Individualized supervisory framework to support learning and development.
• Access to internal Learning Hub that provides assessment resources, therapy resources and in-house Professional Development
• Monthly professional development with internal/external presenters
• A structured and progressivecareer pathwith potential to lead to a management role.
• Employee assistanceprogram – Access to 24/7 confidential mental health and wellbeing support
• Reward and recognition program.

Required: Skills and Qualifications

• Has relevant Qualifications in Dietetics.
• Is a member of Dietitian Association of Australia (DAA), with Provisional or Full APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian) status.
• Has a valid Drivers’ license and reliable vehicle.
• Possesses Professional indemnity insurance or willing to obtain it.
• Holds a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willing to obtain it.
• Has 2026 Flu Vaccine Certificate, or willing to obtain it.
• Has COVID vaccine certificate, or willing to obtain it.

Join Vivir Healthcare and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others every day. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Vivir Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #work180