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- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital - Emergency Department
- *Total Indicative Remuneration: MD2 $561,508 - $715,956 p.a. (subject to private practice arrangements)
- Permanent Full-time position, working over a 7 day roster
Overview
Port Lincoln Hospital
is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to step into a dual role
that combines hands-on clinical leadership with operational oversight of the
Emergency Department at the heart of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
(EFNLHN). This is a rare opportunity to shape emergency care delivery for a
regional community that depends on it.
Your Role at Port Lincoln Hospital
As Emergency Medicine
Specialist Consultant and Head of Unit, you will provide senior clinical care
within the Emergency Department while leading the unit's operational and
workforce functions. Reporting directly to the EFNLHN Executive Director Medical
Services, your responsibilities span both clinical excellence and departmental
leadership - with up to two non-clinical days per fortnight allocated to support
this scope. Head of Unit appointment is for a minimum of 12 months and up to
five years, with the Small Unit Managerial Allowance payable in accordance with
clause 4.3.2 of the SA Medical Officers Award.
- Deliver specialist emergency medicine
care across the full breadth of presentations at Port Lincoln Hospital
- Lead unit governance, including
quality improvement, clinical audit, and patient safety initiatives
- Provide supervision and support to
medical officers, junior doctors, and multidisciplinary team members
- Collaborate with the EDMS and broader EFNLHN executive on service planning and workforce strategy
What You
Bring - Fellowship with the Australasian
College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent specialist
recognition
- Current or eligible registration with
the Medical Board of Australia
- Demonstrated experience leading or
managing a clinical unit or team
- Ability to work effectively within a
regional or rural health setting
- Strong communication and stakeholder
engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to SA Health's safety and quality frameworks
Apply Now
Submit your application through the SA Health
careers portal, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the role's
clinical and leadership requirements. For a confidential conversation about the
position, contact the EFNLHN Executive Director Medical Services. We encourage
applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates
from all backgrounds.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services
include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and
midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions,
rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional
care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community
health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and
home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join
Us - Make a real difference and feel like
an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means
you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage
of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working
hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health
care.
- Salary package a range of benefits
(including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and
groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses
each FBT year Click here more
information
- Wellbeing and counselling support:
support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance
Program
- Relocation support: relocation
reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this
opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation
support.
- Employee recognition: supportive and
collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and
recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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 have any support or access requirements during the
recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your
best.
Applicant Information
*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes Award Salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, regional incentives location allowance, 12% Super, Salary Sacrifice Benefits, leave loading and Private Practice Arrangements if applicable) The South Australian public sector
promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation
requirements. Check(s) - DHS Working With Children Check
(WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance
Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for
employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for
this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable
clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is
- Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to
implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease:
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. For more information about the role
please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 944056 Enquiries
Afton Kay
Position: Manager of Medical Workforce
Phone: 0479 184 844
E-mail:
afton.kay@sa.gov.au
Application
Closing Date: 6 September 2026 - 11:55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website -
How to apply for
further information. Eligibility: Open to Everyone 944056 - Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant_Head of Unit -Role Description.pdf
For further
information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search
for Job Ref: 944056
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