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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead
• Salary AHP3 $104,180 to $111,746 pa (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice
• Temporary contract to 31 Dec 2025
• Part Time, 15 hours per week

Join Our Innovative Team!

CALHN’s CO-ACT initiative (Care of the Older Person and Community Transition) is transforming the way we support older adults as they move from acute to ongoing care. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

The CO-ACT team is setting new benchmarks in the care of older persons through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping a progressive model of care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and services to older persons and want to enjoy the benefits of working in the public sector, join us today!

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Dietitian to join our dynamic CO-ACT service at Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert nutritional assessment, care, treatment and counselling to support patients in achieving optimal health outcomes. You’ll play a key part in enhancing the wellbeing of older adults and those transitioning through community care, ensuring your clinical expertise makes a meaningful difference in their lives.

As a valued member of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll work collaboratively to plan and implement personalised, evidence-based therapeutic interventions that reflect each patient’s unique goals and circumstances. Your day-to-day will involve active consultation with a wide range of professionals, patients, families, carers, and external agencies to ensure a truly holistic approach to care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to service development through involvement in quality improvement and research initiatives, while working in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

About You

You are a highly skilled and motivated Dietitian with a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of older adults. With extensive clinical experience and strong leadership capabilities, you bring advanced judgement, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to providing person-centred care in a multidisciplinary setting.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Eligibility for full membership with Dietitians Australia, supported by an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience in delivering high-quality care to elderly clients with complex needs, particularly within rehabilitation and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills, with the ability to lead, collaborate, and advocate effectively with clients, families, and health professionals.
• A proactive and quality-driven mindset, demonstrated through involvement in service improvement, research, or quality assurance activities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best. Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefits of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants, further information can be found here.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Benefit from a clear pathway to career advancement and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

What To Know More?

Please contact: Lindsay Briscoe, Allied Health Senior Manager COACT, p 0479 182 557, e Lindsay.Briscoe@sa.gov.au

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 904397

All applications are to be submitted by:

11:55pm on Sunday 8^th June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 904397 RD AHP3 - Senior Dietitian.pdf

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