Rural Generalist - Port Lincoln (multiple positions)

  Date posted: 08 Sep 2026     Applications close: 22 Sep 2026
  Company: SA Health, Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
  Location: Port Lincoln, South Australia
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Afton Kay     careers.sahealth.sa.gov.au/caw/en/job/948453?lApplicationSubSourceID=
Description
  • Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital -  Medical Services
  • *Total Indicative Remuneration:  MD2 $430,860 - $556,322 p.a. (subject to private practice arrangements)
  • Multiple Permanent Full-time positions available, working over a 7 day roster 

Overview
Port Lincoln sits on the edge of the Spencer Gulf, offering an exceptional lifestyle alongside genuinely rewarding clinical work. SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking multiple Rural Generalists to join the Medical Unit at Port Lincoln Hospital - roles where your scope of practice is broad, your contribution is visible, and the community you serve will know your name.

Your Role at Port Lincoln Hospital
Embedded within the EFNLHN Port Lincoln Hospital Medical Services, you will deliver high-standard general medicine care across inpatient and outpatient settings. Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering clinical services to General Medicine patients, providing both direct care and leadership within a multidisciplinary team
  • Practising in accordance with SA Health, Eyre and Far North LHN, and Port Lincoln Hospital policies and frameworks
  • Actively teaching trainee medical officers, interns, medical students, and nursing and allied health staff
  • Contributing to clinical audit, quality improvement, safety, and clinical risk management activities, and participating in research and continuing medical education

What You Bring

  • Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or equivalent specialist qualification
  • Current or eligible specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in General Practice
  • Eligibility for credentialling by the relevant SA Health Credentialling Committee at a level appropriate to this role
  • Demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical teaching in a rural or regional context

Apply Now
Submit your application through the SA Health careers portal. For a confidential discussion about the role or relocation, contact the EFNLHN Medical Workforce team directly. 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.
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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 - 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: 948453

Enquiries
Afton Kay
Position: Manager of Medical Workforce
Phone: 0479 184 844
E-mail: afton.kay@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:  22 September 2026 - 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

948453 - MD02 - Rural Generalist - Port Lincoln - Role Description.pdf

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 948453