SA Health
Job reference: 944954
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Temporary Full-Time up to February 2027 
• AHP1/AHP2 | $73,710 - $110,052 p.a. 
• 12% Superannuation | Leave Loading | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Mount Gambier.

Please note this position is multi-classified as either an AHP1 or AHP2 depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Rural Generalist Dietitian to join Country Health Connect on a full-time temporary basis until February 2027. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide comprehensive nutrition and dietetic services across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, supporting clients of all ages to achieve improved health outcomes. This role offers a diverse rural generalist caseload and the opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the Limestone Coast community.

About You

You are a motivated Dietitian who is passionate about improving health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care. You enjoy working collaboratively, value continuous learning and thrive in a diverse rural health environment.

To succeed in this role, you will:

• Hold a recognised qualification in Nutrition and Dietetics and be eligible for practising membership with Dietitians Australia.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical assessment, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Hold a current driver's licence and be willing to travel across the Limestone Coast region.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

About Country Health Connect

Country Health Connect delivers a broad range of community and allied health services across the Limestone Coast, supporting people to remain healthy, independent and connected to their communities. Our multidisciplinary teams provide person-centred care across community, outpatient and home-based settings, working collaboratively to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people across the region.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia's south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work-life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support (remove if not approved).
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.
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Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• NDIS Worker Check.
• Current driver's licence.
• 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 .

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact:

Kaitlin Morris
Acting Clinical Senior Dietitian
Phone: (08) 8721 1451
Email: Kaitlin.Morris@sa.gov.au

Please quote Job Ref: 944954.

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

Applications close 11:59pm (ACDT), Sunday 26 July 2026.

Applications close: 26/07/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.