| Description |
- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
- Total Indicative Remuneration Package*: MD2 $479,215 - $623,712 p.a. (pro-rata)
- Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available (more than one vacancy), working over a 7 day roster
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
**Indicative Total Remuneration includes award salary, remote
call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private
Practice Arrangements if applicable** Overview
Work in a pivotal role in a respected Emergency Department at Mount Gambier Hospital, providing high-quality patient care and clinical leadership. This is your opportunity to shape the future of emergency care in the Limestone Coast, delivering expert clinical services while mentoring junior staff and supporting multidisciplinary teams. With opportunities for teaching, research, and service innovation, you will make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and the broader community.
This role offers a chance to influence emergency care
delivery in South Australia’s second largest regional hospital, while enjoying
the lifestyle benefits of the Limestone Coast.
Key
Responsibilities: - Deliver safe, high-quality clinical
care to Emergency Department patients and inpatients requiring urgent
review.
- Provide clinical leadership,
mentoring, and supervision to trainee medical officers and junior
staff.
- Lead quality improvement, teaching,
audit, and research activities to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with internal teams and
external providers to optimise care, safety, and clinical
systems.
Who Are We
Looking For? - Do you have appropriate specialist
qualifications (FACEM) and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as
Medical Practitioner
- Do you have extensive experience in
emergency medicine, with advanced skills in resuscitation, airway management,
circulatory support, and retrieval of critically ill patients, particularly in
a rural setting?
- Are you committed to clinical
leadership, mentoring, and supporting multidisciplinary teams?
- Do you thrive in a regional
environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on patient care
and service delivery?
Why Join
Us? - Make a real difference and feel like
an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local
Health Network 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.
- Team Culture: Supportive and
inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered
to contribute to improving the health of our community
- Access salary packaging benefits in
addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short
video about
salary packaging.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to
$13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation
support for more information)
- Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular
beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no
other:
- Relaxed, affordable living with a
strong sense of community.
- Access to safe beaches, excellent
recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
- Outstanding national parks, sporting
facilities and outdoor adventures.
- Quality education facilities,
including TAFE and University campuses.
- Diverse social activities, from
sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee
culture.
- Conveniently located midway between
Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while
enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Further information about living and
working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network
(LCLHN) | SA Health Applicant Information
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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)
- 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 SA Health Services are required to
implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease:
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Job ref: 952475 Enquiries
To discuss more,
please contact the Medical Liaison Office - LCLHN on Phone: 08 8721 1286 or via
E-mail:
Health.LCLHNMLO@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date
8 November 2026 -
11:55PM
Refer to the
SA Health Career Website - How to apply
for further information
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