Senior Dietitian Food Services

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Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Location: Negotiable across Limestone Coast region
• Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a AHP3
• Ongoing Full Time

Lead excellence in food and nutrition—shape better health for aged care and hospital patients across the Limestone Coast.

Are you a passionate and experienced dietitian ready to take your next step in leadership? Do you want to influence aged care and hospital food services across an entire region, ensuring quality nutrition, patient satisfaction, and system-wide improvement?

Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is seeking a Senior Dietitian – Food Services to coordinate and lead best-practice dietetic services across our Residential Aged Care (RAC), Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) facilities and regional acute care sites.

This role is your opportunity to make a lasting difference by advancing nutritional care, championing quality standards, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and leading change that benefits patients, residents, and families alike.

As the Senior Dietitian – Food Services, you will:

• Lead, coordinate and evaluate high-quality food and nutrition services for aged care and acute settings across LCLHN.

• Provide strategic advice and expert consultation on nutrition care aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards.

• Work across SA Health aged care facilities in the Limestone Coast region.

• Collaborate closely with Speech Pathologists, Clinical Dietitians, Catering Teams, and Nursing staff to ensure safe, person-centred food and nutrition delivery.

• Champion food service quality improvement initiatives, including recipe development, menu planning, and hydration strategies.

• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to less experienced dietitians and allied health assistants.

• Support education and training for staff, students, and stakeholders in nutrition-related practices.

• Represent dietetics in key committees and working groups, including Nutrition and Hydration working parties.

• Drive change through research, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.

What we're looking for:

To succeed in this role, you'll be a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who blends strategic insight with compassion and professionalism.

• A recognised qualification in Dietetics, eligible for practising membership with Dietitians Australia.

• Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating food and nutrition services in aged care and acute settings.

• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor others—especially early-career staff and students.

• Strong skills in clinical governance, documentation, auditing, and service planning.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and to advocate for quality food services.

• Understanding of community engagement principles, with a commitment to person- and family-centred care.

• Cultural competency and the ability to support inclusive nutrition service delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job ref: 906800

Enquiries

Annie Paras
A/Regional Manager Allied Health and Rehabilitation
Phone:
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Sunday 29 June 2025, 11:55PM

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Advertised: 13 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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