- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
- Based at Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital
- Total Indicative Remuneration*: MD2 $540,798 - $705,203 p.a (pro rata)
- Temporary part time vacancy working 40 hours per fortnight (0.53FE) until 30 June 2026
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Join a forward-thinking team at Mount Barker District Soldiers Memorial Hospital, located in the thriving Adelaide Hills. With a brand-new, purpose-built hospital set to open in 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care while helping shape the future of maternity services in the region. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team within a growing regional health service - all just a short drive from Adelaide and nestled in a vibrant, community-focused environment.
New Mount Barker Hospital Development
The South Australian Government has committed $320.8 million to the New Mount Barker Hospital Development which will see a major redevelopment on the existing site and provide greater access to high-quality health services closer to home for the expanding population of Mount Barker and the Adelaide Hills region.
The New Mount Barker Hospital will:
- triple inpatient capacity from 34 to 102 beds
- expand capacity in specialist maternity, paediatric, rehabilitation, medical, surgical and palliative care beds
- deliver 35 consult rooms to support community and allied health, Aboriginal health and medical outpatient services
- allow for onsite dispensing pharmacies and pathology laboratories
- establish a new 12-bed mental health unit.
For more information view our New Barker Hospital Development Brochure (PDF 1863KB)
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Do you demonstrate excellent clinical decision-making, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safe, high-quality care?
- Are you a strong communicator who works effectively in a multidisciplinary team and values collaboration, respect, and cultural sensitivity?
- Do you have experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities, and a passion for delivering culturally responsive care?
- Are you committed to continuous learning, quality improvement, and the teaching and mentoring of medical students and junior staff?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK
Mount Barker is a fast-growing regional centre in the Adelaide Hills, known for its natural beauty, strong community, and modern amenities. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide, it offers diverse job opportunities in health, education, retail, trades, and more, making it ideal for professionals seeking a great work-life balance in a vibrant and scenic environment. For more information Discover Mount Barker
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Deliver expert clinical care in antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and neonatal settings, including participation in the primary on-call roster.
- Perform and assist in major and minor gynaecological procedures, ensuring safe, high-quality surgical outcomes.
- Provide leadership in quality assurance and clinical governance within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
- Supervise, mentor and teach junior doctors, GP registrars, and medical students, fostering a strong learning culture.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support seamless, patient-centred care across the pregnancy continuum.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
- 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
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. You can refer to the SA Health Immunisation Policy here. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
- You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent), with appropriate specialist qualifications, and be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), or an equivalent recognised qualification, is also required.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
At Barossa Hills Fleurieu we offer you financial support to relocate if you need to move. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 905353), or reach out to Tracy Stone, Senior Medical Services Officer
on phone: 0403662832 or via e-mail: tracy.stone@sa.gov.au
Besides speaking to Tracy, more information is offered via our Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guideline or if you are an international candidate click here for our International applicant guidelines
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 30 July 2025 at 11.55PM
More Information:
*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable)
905353 MD2 Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Role Description.pdf
Applicant Information - BHFLHN Sites in SA.pdf
