Job Description
Are you a passionate, confident and driven Dietitian looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? ORS is growing, and we're seeking our next Dietitian to join our NDIS division in a role where you can make a meaningful difference.
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This position is ideal for a clinician who is also keen to contribute to marketing and advocacy initiatives that help drive referrals and grow our Dietetics team.
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You will join an expanding Dietetics team, delivering clinical services to participants aged 0–65 across ACT. You'll work across early intervention, school-aged, adolescent and adult services, supporting clients with a wide range of presentations, diagnoses and disability types.
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For this role we are seeking a Dietitian to commence initially on a part-time basis, 3 days per week servicing the ACT from either our Fyshwick or Mitchell offices. The goal is to increase the caseload over the coming months to become a full-time position.
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We also welcome applications from Dietitians who have an interest in Positive Behaviour Support. ORS is the largest employer of Behaviour Support Practitioners in Australia; we will provide fully funded training and supervision for you to become a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner. This experience will add extra depth to your clinical skills and give you the tools to solicit positive change to your clients' dietary behaviour.
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The role includes:
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Nutritional assessments, counselling, education, support and planning
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Healthy eating support for people with physical and/or psychosocial disabilities
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Guidance for chronic health conditions including diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, IBS and IBD
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Fussy eating interventions
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Tube feeding plans
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Meal planning
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Support for eating disorders
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You'll work across a variety of settings including family homes,
disability group homes, day programs, schools, preschools, community settings, telehealth and ORS offices.
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What's on offer:
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Administration and IT support
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Medication and nutrition database
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Online resources and Education in Nutrition (EIN)
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Internal and external professional development
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Clinical specialisation opportunities
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Opportunity to cross train in Positive Behaviour Support and Early Childhood Interventions
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Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
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What you'll need:
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Minimum 6 months' experience in private practice and/or disability sector
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Membership with Dietitians Australia (APD)
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A genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities to reach their goals
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Knowledge and experience in disability
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An interest in developing your clinical skills as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with inhouse training opportunities.
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A car and driver's licence
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National Police Check, Working with Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, or the ability and willingness to obtain these before commencement
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About ORS
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With more than 800 employees nationally across 23 locations, ORS is one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing family-owned allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers. For over 30 years, we've built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, evidence-based and client-centred services.
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To learn more about ORS Group, visit our website to explore our services, employee profiles, video library and company values.
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ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities
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📌 Dietitian (Canberra)
🏢 ORS
📍 Canberra