Dietitian

There to care. Here for good. 

Aged care is so important. Some people forget that. You don’t and neither do we. Because helping people is what we were born to do.
We’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.

Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
Here, every moment matters and every client counts. And so do you.

Join us as the Dietitian and shape your future and ours.

A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you. 

As a Dietitian, you will be responsible for all aspects of nutritional care of clients, including dietetic assessment and diagnosis, consultation, intervention and review, and education, including staff education. You will provide services across our metro and regional residential care homes. You will work closely with other allied health professionals, clinical staff and other staff across Residential services. 

You’ll also make an impact by:

• Provide comprehensive and contemporary, evidence-based dietetic services to clients in accordance with each client’s individual needs with a respect for client choice.  
• Develop and deliver professional training to staff, clients and others.
• Commitment to continual professional and personal development.
• Contribute to team and organisational outcomes through co-operative and collaborative interactions.

What you’ll bring 

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification as a Dietitian and membership of Dietitians Australia.
• Demonstrated experience providing dietetic services to adult clients in rehabilitative, sub-acute, community and aged care environments.
• Current drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle. 
• First Aid and CPR certificates or be willing to obtain.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Experience in provision of dietetic services in residential care settings and/or sub-acute, rehabilitation, NDIS or with older adults.
• Experience in food service and/or Menu & Dining experience reviews.
• Experience in student supervision and student project management.
• Experience in provision or development of new services, group education sessions for clients and staff.
• Flexibility to travel and stay in regional areas for short periods.

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Dietitian Position Description 

Hourly rate : $45.37 - $51.97 plus Super (based on experience)

Why Helping Hand?

We get it - a role in aged care is more than just money. You don’t do it for the pat on the back. You do it because you know it matters - and at Helping Hand, you matter, too.

We truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

Here’s the thing. When good people come together, amazing things happen. At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strength. They’ve been in your shoes - and they’ll always be just a phone call away to lend a helping hand.

• We are where you are 

As our Dietitian, you’ll know you’re contributing directly to a community you care about. And you’ll see your impact on the faces of the people you’re supporting.

• We care how you are  

In any job, how well you feel affects how well you work. And we take that very seriously. ​​We want you to feel as secure as you can. So, we’re proud that our people say they value the stability that comes with working for a well-established, growing organisation like us.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Allowance towards CPD training
• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?

Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and conducting interviews accordingly.

Apply online today, or to find out more please contact Joy Gibson on 0437063529.

Current Helping Hand employees must notify their manager of their intent to apply. 

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.

Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.

Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.