Apply now Job no: 930007
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
* Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
* AHP1/2 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 5 March 2027)
* Base Salary Range: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
Join us as a Dietitian and support your community through evidence-based nutrition care delivered within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team! Discover the Flinders and Upper North – Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
Here, you'll have more time for what matters most - whether that's exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.
When you join us, you're not just taking a job - you're becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You'll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.
Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters.
Come and Discover FUNLHN!
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
* Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply). Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
* Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
* Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
* Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
* Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
Site and Service:
Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service
Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a leading regional hospital in South Australia, offering 58 beds, including flex and monitored beds, and a broad range of services such as emergency care, general and surgical services, maternity, outpatient clinics, and outreach programs. We are proud to provide chemotherapy services, along with a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department - both the largest outside of Adelaide - ensuring advanced care close to home for our community. Our dedicated team works in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, delivering inclusive, high‐quality care to all areas of the region. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health
Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta
About the Role:
As a Dietitian, you will contribute to the delivery of comprehensive and integrated nutrition services tailored to the needs of the local community. Working as part of a multi‐professional team, you will utilise preventative, early intervention, treatment and evaluation approaches to support positive health outcomes. At the AHP1 level, you will work under the direct supervision of an experienced Dietitian, developing your clinical skills and experience. At the AHP2 level, you will apply your clinical expertise and professional competence to plan, implement and evaluate services with greater autonomy, and may contribute to the supervision of less experienced allied health professionals, assistants and students. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across sectors while strengthening community‐focused nutrition care.
* Must hold a recognised qualification within the Dietetics profession and be eligible for full membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
* Deliver a broad range of clinical services using established methods, procedures and standards.
* Exercise professional judgement within defined practice areas, with support from a Clinical Senior.
* Provide one‐on‐one, group and health promotion activities.
* Manage and prioritise personal workload effectively.
AHP2
* Must hold a recognised qualification within the Dietetics Profession and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
* Apply professional expertise in increasingly complex practice settings.
* Use professional judgement to adapt established methods and techniques.
* Deliver clinical and consultative services, including individual and group work.
* Manage personal workload and support team resource planning.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
* Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.
* SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
* We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
* 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.
* Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.
Advertised: 03 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Mar 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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