Senior Dietitian Food Services

Job no: 906800
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Location is Negotiable across Limestone Coast Region
• Salary: $108,347 - $116,216 p.a + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits | AHP3
• Ongoing Full Time

Are you a passionate and experienced dietitian ready to take your next step in leadership? Do you want to influence aged care and hospital food services across an entire region, ensuring quality nutrition, patient satisfaction, and system-wide improvement?

Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is seeking a Senior Dietitian - Food Services to coordinate and lead best-practice dietetic services across our Residential Aged Care (RAC), Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) facilities and regional acute care sites.

This role is your opportunity to make a lasting difference by advancing nutritional care, championing quality standards, mentoring the next generation of professionals, and leading change that benefits patients, residents, and families alike.

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• Lead, coordinate and evaluate high-quality food and nutrition services for aged care and acute settings across LCLHN.
• Provide strategic advice and expert consultation on nutrition care aligned with National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and Aged Care Quality Standards.
• Work across SA Health aged care facilities in the Limestone Coast region.
• Collaborate closely with Speech Pathologists, Clinical Dietitians, Catering Teams, and Nursing staff to ensure safe, person-centred food and nutrition delivery.
• Champion food service quality improvement initiatives, including recipe development, menu planning, and hydration strategies.
• Provide clinical supervision and leadership to less experienced dietitians and allied health assistants.
• Support education and training for staff, students, and stakeholders in nutrition-related practices.
• Represent dietetics in key committees and working groups, including Nutrition and Hydration working parties.
• Drive change through research, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be a collaborative, forward-thinking clinician who blends strategic insight with compassion and professionalism.

• A recognised qualification in Dietetics, eligible for practising membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating food and nutrition services in aged care and acute settings.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and mentor others—especially early-career staff and students.
• Strong skills in clinical governance, documentation, auditing, and service planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and to advocate for quality food services.
• Understanding of community engagement principles, with a commitment to person- and family-centred care.
• Cultural competency and the ability to support inclusive nutrition service delivery.

• Salary packages a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. ( for more information.)
• Team Culture:
  Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support:
  Up to $13,000 support available for relocation to Kingston SE with up to 3 months (Domestic) accommodation provided.
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also…