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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Wallaroo
• Salary: AHP2 - $91,785 - $106,330 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
• Temporary Part-Time position working 22.5 hours per week (up to 31 July 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

We are offering an opportunity for a Dietitian (AHP2) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based nutrition services within a community and rehabilitation setting across the Yorke & Northern Local Health Network. This role provides variety and autonomy, working under reduced clinical direction while contributing to multidisciplinary care, service development and health promotion initiatives. You will support clients across the continuum of care and play an active role in improving nutrition outcomes for individuals, families and communities in a regional health setting.

Who are we looking for 

• A qualified Dietitian eligible for practising membership with the relevant professional association, with experience in community or rehabilitation settings.
• A motivated clinician who can work with increasing autonomy, apply sound clinical judgement and manage a diverse caseload.
• A strong communicator who values teamwork, cultural safety and client-centred practice across varied populations.
• An adaptable and proactive professional with a commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and evidence-based care

How will you contribute

• Deliver comprehensive dietetic assessment, intervention and evaluation for clients across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, using evidence-based and person-centred approaches.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support rehabilitation, chronic disease management, prevention and early intervention initiatives.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, education and health promotion activities aligned with community needs.
• Provide professional support, education and supervision to students, allied health assistants and less experienced staff as required.

Incentives and Support

The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):

• Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)
• 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
• Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
• Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we will help
• Professional development and training allowance (can include registrations, travel and accommodation where required)
• A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
• A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
• Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Wallaroo and the Yorke Peninsula

Blessed by nature and embraced by sea, the Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly coastal towns, while inland are historic mining villages and spectacular national parks. You will find magnificent beaches and jagged shorelines, friendly locals and rich farmland.

The largest health service for this region is based in Wallaroo, with outreach provided to the Copper coast and Southern Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, Kadina, Maitland, Point Pearce, Minlaton and Yorketown (max 1.5hr drive from Wallaroo).

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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 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 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 Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 926921

Enquiries

Melanie Prior
Position: Healthy Living Team Leader
Phone: 0481094873
E-mail: Melanie.Prior@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

12 February 2026 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 926921 - AHP2 Dietitian Role Description.pdf

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