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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health and Aboriginal Liaison, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary
  • AHP3, $108,347.00 to $116,216.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits or,
  • AHP2, $91,785.00 to $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract (Temporary for 6 months)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Dietitian or Dietitian to provide specialised nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, including assessment, education, and care planning. Collaborate with clinical teams, provide advice on service delivery, and support professional development. Reports to the Manager, Nutrition.

Key duties of the role (AHP2/AHP3)

• Provide nutrition care and education for inpatients and outpatients
• Manage therapeutic diets and liaise with food services
• Contribute to clinical resources, patient documentation, and specialist teams
• Support food service quality projects and supervise students
• Participate in professional development, health promotion, and community education

Skills and Experience (AHP2/AHP3)

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics; eligible for Dietitians Association of Australia membership
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in clinical nutrition care, including student teaching and supervision
• Knowledge of paediatric and maternal nutrition, clinical nutrition, and food/infant formula management
• Experience in quality improvement, research, or evidence-based practice

Additional for AHP3

• High-level specialist clinical experience and expert knowledge in paediatric/maternal nutrition
• Leadership, staff supervision, and consultancy skills
• Understanding of clinical governance and service development

Enquiries can be directed to

Natalie VanderHaak – Senior Manager, 8161 7233 or Natalie.VanderHaak@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 - Dietitian - Role Description - 920700.pdf
• AHP3 - Senior Clinical Dietitian - Role Description 920700.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

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. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025 – 11:55pm