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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $372,142 - $631,337 p.a. (pro rata) – MD2
• Ongoing Full-Time or Part-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

As a Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, you'll play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services within the Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service. From inpatient care to ambulatory care, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. Your contributions will extend to teaching, training and research, further enriching your professional journey.

The Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service provides comprehensive rehabilitation medicine service within NALHN including:

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward
• Rehabilitation In the Home program
• Day Rehabilitation Service
• Consultation/Triage Service to the acute and subacute sector
• Regional outreach rehabilitation service to Wallaroo (YNLHN) and Berri (RMCLHN)
• Amputee Rehabilitation
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Service
• Spasticity Clinics
• Driving Clinics
• Stroke review Clinics
• Pain Service
• South Australia Intellectual Disability Health Services (SAIDHS)

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our team and be part of our mission to deliver excellence in care, innovation and leadership.

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.

Fellowship with the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (Royal College of Physicians) or equivalent is highly desirable. Advanced trainees with the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (RACP) who are at the end of fellowship training are eligible to apply.

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 compassionate and dedicated Rehabilitation Physician seeking a dynamic opportunity to make a difference? Join us in delivering high-quality care to our community while experiencing professional growth within a supportive and inclusive environment. We value strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and the ability to navigate complex situations with resilience and integrity.

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

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

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 and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

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.

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 Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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: 906544

Enquiries:

Kirby Primer

A/ Medical Management Facilitator

Phone: (08) 7321 4044

E-mail: kirby.primer2@sa.gov.au or Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

11 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 906544 - Consultant Rehabilitation Medicine - Northern Adelaide Rehabilitation Service (Multiple Positions) - MD2 - role description.pdf

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