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With a thriving local economy, world-class public healthcare system, and a quality of life that is envied around the world, there has never been a better time to move to South Australia.

SA Health is committed to protecting and improving the health of all South Australians by providing leadership in health reform, public health services, health and medical research, policy development and planning, with an increased focus on wellbeing, illness prevention, early intervention, and quality care.

SA Health provides vital health services across metropolitan and regional South Australia. Whether it’s at one of our four metropolitan Local Health Networks (LHNs), one of our six regional LHNs, or being involved in Statewide Clinical Support Services, you’ll find the perfect balance of work and lifestyle with a job in SA Health.

The SA Health Recruitment Drive for Health Professionals has been established to ensure that critical vacancies can be filled by suitably trained, interstate and overseas health professionals.

We are seeking expressions of interest from health professionals to fill vacancies across our LHNs and Statewide Clinical Support Services. More information about our services can be found here.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Queries can be made directly to our Talent Acquisition Team Health.TalentAcquisition@sa.gov.au. 

We are currently encouraging the following health professionals to express their interest:

Medical Practitioners

Medical Specialists including General Practitioners, Specialist Medical Officers and Doctors in Training who have, or are eligible for AHPRA registration.

Specialty areas of particular interest are Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Medicine, Geriatrics, Intensive Care, Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, Primary Health, Paediatrics/Neonatology, Mental Health and Surgery.

 Medical Practitioner FAQs - 2024.pdf

MDP Doctors in Training; $80,605 - $142,159 p.a. (pro rata) | Plus Professional Development Allowance, Professional Development Leave and Superannuation | Varying hours per week           

MD2 Consultant Medical Staff; $224,228 - $295,452 p.a (pro rata) | Plus Professional Development Allowance, Professional Development Leave and Superannuation | Varying hours per week

Further information available in the EBA.

Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery roles available: Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Dual Registered Nurses and Midwives, and Enrolled Nurses who have, or are eligible for AHPRA registration.

We are seeking applications from Nurses for the majority of specialty areas. You will have opportunity to identify your area of experience or interest through the application form.

 Nursing and Midwifery FAQs - 2024.pdf

RN1 - RN6 $72,651 - $205,049 p.a. (pro rata) plus Superannuation | Varying hours per week, Term and Ongoing appointments 

Further information and additional classifications available in the EBA.

Allied and Scientific Health

Allied and Scientific Health roles available: Psychologists, including Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists, Orthotists/Prosthetists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Social Workers, Sonographers, Radiographers, Perfusionists and other Allied Health Professionals.

 Allied and Scientific Health FAQs - 2024.pdf

AHP1 - AHP6 $67,466 - $150,673 p.a. (pro rata), plus Superannuation | Varying hours per week, Term and Ongoing appointments 

Further information and additional classifications available in the EBA.

The salaries provided indicate the incremental range per the relevant EBA. These amounts are exclusive of superannuation.