• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, various sites across the Barossa Hills Fleurieu region
• Salary: ASO5  $85,790 - $95,413 p.a.  + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full-time position (12 months contract from commencement)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

About the Role

The Food and Nutrition Advisor plays a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and person-centred catering and menu services across the BHFLHN. You will support compliance with food safety and nutrition standards, guide quality improvement initiatives, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient and resident wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and review of site-specific menus that align with SA Health Menu and Nutrition Standards and the IDDSI Framework.

• Collaborate with cooks, chefs, general services staff, and allied health professionals across multiple sites to improve catering services.

• Provide training and support to ensure safe food practices and nutritional quality in residential and acute settings.

• Conduct site visits, monitor compliance with relevant food safety regulations, and assist in audits and quality improvement.

• Lead change initiatives to enhance food service delivery in a large, diverse regional network.

About You

You are a highly organised, collaborative, and proactive professional with:

• Experience in large-scale food service operations and menu planning

• Working knowledge of the IDDSI Framework, SA Health menu standards, and Aged Care Quality Standards

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on leadership and education

• The ability to work across multiple facilities within a large geographical area

Desirable qualifications include Certificate IV in Kitchen Management and/or Certificate III in Commercial Cooking.

About Us

BHFLHN provides healthcare across a diverse region, supporting over 12% of SA’s population through 11 public hospitals, 6 aged care facilities, and a wide range of community health services. Join a values-driven organisation committed to trust, respect, collaboration, and kindness.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN 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. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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

Find out more about working in Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN 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.

Applicant Information

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 899981

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

18 June 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 899981 - BHFLHN Role Description ASO5 Food and Nutrition Advisor.pdf

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