Senior Dietitian Food Services

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Generous leave provisions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

SA Health's Limestone Coast Local Health Network is seeking a Senior Dietitian - Food Services to coordinate and lead dietetic services across Residential Aged Care, Multi-Purpose Service facilities and regional acute sites.

You will provide strategic nutrition leadership, drive quality standards, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with dietitians, speech pathologists, catering and nursing to deliver person-centred care across the Limestone Coast region.

Qualifications

• Qualified Dietitian eligible for Dietitians Australia membership.
• Experience developing and evaluating food and nutrition services in aged care and acute settings.
• Ability to lead, supervise and mentor others including students.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and evaluate high-quality food and nutrition services for aged care and acute settings across LCLHN.
• Provide strategic advice on nutrition care aligned with national standards.
• Collaborate with dietitians, speech pathologists, catering and nursing teams to ensure safe, person-centred nutrition delivery.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, including menu planning and hydration strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to junior staff and allied health assistants.
• Support education and training for staff, students, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Qualified Dietitian

Job description

• Location is Negotiable across Limestone Coast Region
• Salary: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits | AHP3
• Ongoing Full Time

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Are 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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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 in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Senior Dietitian Food Services • South East, Australia