| Description |
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port
Augusta
- MD2 |
Full/Part Time | Ongoing
- Multiple Positions Available
- Indicative Total Remuneration: $365,798 - $619,164 (Subject to
Private Practice Arrangements)
Make a
lasting impact as a Medical Consultant Rural Generalist—deliver high-quality
emergency and inpatient care across our region! About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers
a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and
diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your
day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the
Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and
access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside
of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary
education, making it a great place to raise a family. Working at the Flinders and Upper North
Local Health Network, you will become a part of a collaborative and supportive
work environment. Combined with access to flexible working arrangements and
opportunities to develop and grow. Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it is vital
in supporting the smooth operation of our health care services. Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper
North Local Health Network at: Working
at the FUNLHN
Want to
discover more watch: Whyalla
Hospital and Health Service and Port
Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service About
Whyalla.pdf
About
Port Augusta.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:- Financial assistance for relocation
may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December
2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be
available - conditions apply
About the Role:
Join our
dedicated team as a Medical Consultant Rural Generalist –
Emergency/Inpatients and provide high-quality, person-centred care in a
dynamic rural hospital environment. Based within the Flinders and Upper North
Local Health Network, you will lead the clinical management of patients across
both the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit, working closely with
multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care. Your role also
includes providing after-hours Code Blue support and contributing to a 24/7
roster.
You’ll be
instrumental in shaping and advancing care models, such as fast-tracking,
nurse-led strategies, and criteria-led discharges, all while promoting
innovation and collaboration across teams. This position offers a unique
opportunity to engage in strategic planning, quality improvement activities,
clinical governance, and staff education—including the supervision and training
of junior staff and ongoing professional development.
With
potential to expand your scope of practice and contribute to broader service
delivery areas based on your skill set and clinical interests, this role offers
variety, leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in rural
health. Be part of a network committed to innovation, excellence, and
continuous improvement across all areas of care.
The
appointment to the Head of Unit (HOU) position is for a minimum term of
12 months, up to a maximum of 5 years. This leadership role includes the Small
Unit Managerial Allowance, as outlined in clause 4.3.2 of the SA Medical
Officers Award.
Reporting
directly to the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS), the HOU will take
on key responsibilities in addition to their clinical duties as a Medical
Consultant. These leadership responsibilities are carried out within the
existing contracted hours, with up to two (2) days per fortnight allocated as
non-clinical time to support service planning, team development, and clinical
governance activities.
Looking for a change in
scenery?
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Medical Workforce
About You:
Medical Consultant - Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of
Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
- Fellowship of the Australian College
Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General
Practice (RACGP) and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a
Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as
defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
- Extensive experience in rural
clinical practice.
- Experience in the delivery of
emergency care in a clinical setting.
- Demonstrated skills in
resuscitation, airway maintenance and circulatory support.
- Demonstrated experience in the
operational management of retrievals of critically ill patients.
- Experience working as part of a
multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience working with a diverse
client group, including mental health clients and paediatrics.
- Experience with the supervision and
teaching of undergraduate and post graduate medical staff.
- Proven experience in delivering high
quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health
Care Service Standards.
Please refer to the role description
below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and
qualifications. Immunisation
Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances)
Applicant Information: - Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP)
includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance,
professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice
Arrangements (if applicable).
- This is a multiple positions part
time vacancy, hours to be negotiated and salary will be adjusted according to
actual hours worked. 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.
- SA Health Services are required to
implement the Addressing
vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and
vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref:
908144
Want To Know More? Contact:
Chloe Johnson - Medical
Liaison Officer, 8668 7586, chloe.johnson@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026 - 11.55PM
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers
and search for Job Ref: 908144
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