Job no: 949552
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Nutrition, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary – AHP3, $112,139.00 - $120,284.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Part Time (0.6FTE), Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 7 January 2028

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

About the role

The Senior Dietitian – Food Service leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of food service systems,



menus, policies and projects to ensure protected, nutritionally adequate patient care. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and provides guidance to dietitians and nutrition students.

Key duties of the role

- Review and update nutrition related education resources, policies and procedures.
- Implement and evaluate Food Service-related health care initiatives, projects, and partnerships.
- Work with associated health professionals to ensure that menus and recipes are appropriate and meet state/national standards.
- Develop special diet menus and recipes.
- Provide advice on nutritional aspects of meal management.

Skills and Experience

- An appropriate Degree or Post Graduate qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
- Experience in food service dietetics.
- Experience in supervising and teaching students.
- Knowledge and understanding of health care and nutrition issues for women, children and young people.

Enquiries can be directed to

Natalie VanderHaak

Senior Manager, Nutrition Department

8161 7233

Application Closing Date: Thursday 24 September 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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📌 Senior Dietitian - Food Service (South Australia)
🏢 Health
📍 South Australia