Nutrition and Dietetic Assistant Casual (RAH and TQEH)

Job no: 930675
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

  • TQEH and RAH 
  • Salary   AHA-2  $31.21 - $33.57 per hour+ 25% casual leave loading
  • Casual 

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering safe and connected world-class care across South Australia.

  • Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
  • Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
  • Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Join a supportive allied health team and help deliver safe, patient-focused meal care. In this casual role, you manage menus, support complex diets and work closely with dietitians, food services and ward teams to keep nutrition on track across our sites.

• Manage patient menus, orders and diet changes
• Check complex diets and follow up meal issues
• Liaise with dietitians, nurses and food services
• Assist audits, training and student support
• Support nutrition services under AHP guidance

About You

You enjoy supporting patient care and bring a practical, team-first approach to busy healthcare settings.

• Hold or study Certificate III Allied Health Assistance or equiv
• Comfortable follow direction and work within set policies
• Bring customer service skills from food, catering or healthcare
• Communicate clearly and work well with diverse teams
• Use basic IT skills, including Word and Excel, with ease

In line with the new Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025 you’ll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.

  • Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
  • Clinical collaboration – work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise
  • Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
  • Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
  • Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
  • Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
  • Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

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Phone: 0478 854 517
E-mail: martine.hatzi@sa.gov.au

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Tuesday 10 March 2026

Job Ref:  930675

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information

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

 

 

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