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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospital – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $353,110 - $792,732 p.a. (pro rata) – MD2 (Multiple Positions)
• Ongoing Part-Time - working 30 hours per week
• Ongoing Part-Time - working 7.5 hours per week
• Temporary Part-Time – working 11.25 hours per week, up to 30 June 2025 

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking highly skilled Consultants to join the Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthetics. These positions offer the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team of healthcare professionals.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a Consultant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality surgical care to patients in need. Your expertise and experience will be invaluable in managing complex surgical cases, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications 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.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate. 

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Consultant looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in South Australia. If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with a passion for surgical excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife; culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars; world-wide sporting events like the LIV Golf and SANTOS Tour Down Under; and artistic festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

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 (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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 888929

Enquiries:

Surgical Medical Administration

Phone: (08) 8133 2344

E-mail: health.surgicalmedicaladmin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

10 January 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 888929 - Consultant - Acute Surgical Unit & General Surgery (Multiple Positions) - MD2 - role description.pdf

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