About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a suitably experienced Dietitian to provide expert leadership and support to our Food Services department. This is a unique opportunity to apply your dietetic expertise in food service systems, service improvement, and stakeholder collaboration.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and advocacy for nutrition within the food service environment
• Translate nutrition specifications, accreditation standards, and guidelines into practical application across SWH sites
• Contribute to strategic planning and service redesign, particularly during a period of redevelopment and change
• Support the implementation of nutrition-related projects and improvements
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across clinical, food service, and executive teams

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part-time (40 hours per fortnight), Fixed term position until May 2026
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Dietitian Grade 3
• Salary Range: $106,386.80 - $123,905.60 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• A university qualification in Dietetics that meets the accreditation guidelines of Dietitians Australia Eligibility for (or current) Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status
• Preferable previous experience in food service, including supervision of food service students
• Understanding of DH guidelines for provision of meals to Hospital and nursing home patients/ residents
• Experience in implementing quality and strategic plans and projects
• Preferable experience in Nursing Home resident care
• Experience providing mentoring, supervision of other staff
• Proven ability to lead, and work with other teams, providing expert judgement and advice on nutrition food service issues
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with others to improve delivery of care
• Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with other team members and stakeholders, building positive relationships.
• High level organisational, communication and planning skills
• Demonstrated willingness to develop programs, and evidence of ability to achieve outcomes

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 26 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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