Position overview

• Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, Fixed term parental leave position
• Commencing: 31 August 2026
• Ending: 2 July 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Dietitian Grade 4
• Salary Range: $123,598.80 - $148,309.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Nutrition and Dietetics to lead a high-performing team, delivering dietetic services across acute, subacute, aged care, and community settings.

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for providing clinical oversight and strategic direction to a team of dedicated Dietitians. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred and evidence-based nutritional care across all SWH campuses.

What you bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (or equivalent), and eligibility for full membership with the Dietitians Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
• A minimum of seven years' post-graduate clinical experience, including substantial work in healthcare settings.
• A deep commitment to delivering patient-focused care and using feedback to continuously enhance clinical outcomes.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and inspire high-performing clinical teams while providing expert and authoritative clinical advice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster open communication, manage conflict constructively, and build effective cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Demonstrated skills in service improvement, quality and safety, and risk-informed decision-making.
• A track record of collaborating to drive innovation and improve healthcare delivery.
• Experience developing a learning-oriented workplace culture, including promoting clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Financial and operational awareness, with the ability to contribute to accountable, sustainable service delivery.

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
• 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 is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region. 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 July 2026. 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

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au