At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead dietetic services for mental health patients and develop innovative nutritional care strategies.
- Company: Join Southern Adelaide Local Health Network at Flinders Medical Centre, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace promoting flexibility and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives through specialised nutrition in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Dietetics and eligibility for membership with Dietitians Australia.
The predicted salary is between 120284 - 120284 $ per year.
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Dietetics and Nutrition
Salary $112,139 - $120,284 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3 | 26.25 Hours Per Week – Contract Until October 2027
As a Senior Dietitian, you will help support our commitment to quality patient care by bringing specialist nutrition expertise to consumers whose physical and mental health needs are genuinely complex, within one of South Australia's leading tertiary hospitals.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Manager - Dietetics & Nutrition, this role is responsible for developing, co-ordinating, implementing, and evaluating a high quality, clinical dietetic service for consumers within Acute Mental Health Services.
Duties for the role will include:
- Provide leadership in the provision of Dietetic Services to Acute Mental Health patients in SALHN
- Provide specialist Dietetic Mental Health advice at senior levels & supporting Dietitians working in Mental Health across SALHN
- Contribute to the development of a Dietetics and Nutrition Department culture that promotes the organisation's vision and is in line with the SA Health Strategic Health Care Plan
- Develop, implement and review procedures and guidelines for the optimum nutritional care of patients in Acute Mental Health units, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary Acute Mental health team to improve delivery of services.
- Provide an information service pertaining to the dietetic management of Mental Health consumers and act as a clinical and educational resource for the unit and externally where appropriate.
- Participate in teaching programs and provide dietetic expertise for medical, nursing and allied health staff and students.
About you
- Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Dietitians Australia (DA).
- Ability to lead and foster good working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to foster professional and personal growth
- Demonstrated skills in service evaluation and organisational development
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead change that results in improved outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that foster trust, confidence and co-operation at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to contribute to the achievement of performance targets in relation to activity, quality, research and development in line with organisational goals.
- Excellent skills in problem solving, decision making, negotiation, and conflict resolution
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Megan Satanek, Director of Nutrition & Dietetics, (08) 8204 5182
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 19th August 2026
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
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