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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Indicative Total Remuneration:  $543,222 - $708,399 p.a  
• Ongoing Full Time
• More than one position available

Are you a skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon eager to make a difference in a vibrant community? The Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is looking for an experienced Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon to join our dynamic team working across Mount Gambier, Naracoorte and Millicent health sites. In this key role, you will provide exceptional clinical services, contribute to multidisciplinary care, and shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through teaching and research.

As a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise in orthopaedic services will directly impact the quality of care provided to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality orthopaedic services in alignment with professional standards.
• Provide clinical leadership and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in teaching medical officers, interns, medical students, and allied health staff.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to research and continuous medical education.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registerable with the Medical Board of Australia as Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.
• Proven experience in providing orthopaedic services within a referral network.
• Commitment to quality improvement and teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience in research and teaching
• Subspecialty interests are desirable with a requirement for both upper and lower limb fellowship experience as well as an interest in foot & ankle. We are not a spinal centre.
• For the full list of essential requirements please refer to the Role Description provided below

If you're ready to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment, apply today to join our dedicated team!

Why Join Us? 

• We have an excellent orthopaedic service managing both acute and elective services and have a wonderful patient population. We are a high volume sports and arthroplasty centre with a very modern orthopaedic practice and the latest technologies.
• 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.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

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.

Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable)

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 (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: 892577

Enquiries

Madelyn Zawitkowski
Medical Liaison Officer
Phone: 0887211286
E-mail: health.lclhnmlo@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

19 February 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

892577 Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - Role Description.pdf

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