Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
- Location: Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
- Salary: AHP3 $112,139 - $120,284 + super + salary packaging
- Permanent position working 37.5 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
We Need You in Allied Health
Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering world-class care across South Australia.
- Make a real difference across rehabilitation and aged care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.
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About the Role
Ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care? As Senior Dietitian, Food Services, you'll be a trusted leader in hospital nutrition, ensuring patients receive safe, clinically appropriate and high-quality meals that support recovery and wellbeing. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you'll bridge clinical nutrition and large-scale food service operations, driving quality, compliance and continuous improvement while helping shape a culture of patient safety and excellence.
In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:
- Lead menu review, nutrient analysis and compliance
- Ensure therapeutic diets, food allergy and texture modified meals meet standards
- Partner with catering, nursing, allied health and medical teams to optimise patient care
- Develop policies, procedures, education and training resources to build staff capability
- Monitor food service quality, identify risks and implement improvement strategies
- Guide dietetic assistants, students and food service projects
- Provide expert advice on nutrition, food services and menu standards
- Support safe, efficient food production that meets clinical and operational needs
- Review outcomes, conduct audits and drive evidence-based practice
- Build strong stakeholder relationships as a trusted nutrition resource
About You
You're a skilled and passionate food service dietitian who thrives on making a real difference to patient care. You understand how great nutrition supports recovery and can confidently bridge the gap between clinical requirements and food service delivery. Known for your expertise, initiative and collaborative approach, you're equally comfortable partnering with clinical teams, guiding stakeholders and driving improvements that enhance safety, quality and patient outcomes.
You'll thrive in this role if you are someone who:
- Holds eligibility for Dietitians Australia full membership
- Brings food service and clinical dietetics expertise
- Translates clinical needs into practical food service solutions
- Drives quality, safety and continuous improvement outcomes
- Builds trusted relationships across diverse teams
Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive.
- Boost your take-home pay – salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
- Work together – strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
- Progress your career – recognition and opportunities across CALHN
- Professional development allowances - with structured development support
- Balance your life – flexible work options available
- Stay well – leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
- Feel supported – Employee Assistance Program for you and family
- Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Application Information
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
Curious about this role?
Connect with Rhiannon Crane, Director, Nutrition and Dietetics Department CALHN
P: 0429 401 510
E: [email protected]
Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 19th July 2026
Job Ref: 943625
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