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• CALHN SA Prison Health Service - Yatala Labour Prison & James Nash House (Forensic Mental Health Service)
• Northfield and Oakden, SA
• Salary: MD2   $597,313 to $795,083 p.a. (pro rata)  + Salary Sacrifice & Superannuation Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 7.5 hours per week, Fridays

About the Role

As a GP Consultant within the South Australia Prison Health Service (SAPHS), you will play a vital role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in custody and people in the care of Forensic Mental Health Service (FMHS). This position involves providing responsive, patient-centred primary health care that is grounded in social justice and harm minimisation principles. You will deliver high-quality clinical care while also contributing to the development of medical programs, risk management strategies, and hospital avoidance initiatives across the prison health network.

Working collaboratively with nursing, allied health, correctional services staff, and external service providers, you will ensure continuity of care for a diverse patient group. You’ll also support teaching and mentoring of medical students, GP Registrars, and Nurse Practitioners, while contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement within a challenging but rewarding environment

About You

You are an experienced GP with a strong commitment to equity, quality, and innovation in primary care.

• Fellow of the RACGP or ACRRM, with specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Proven ability to provide high-quality clinical care and develop innovative solutions in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching experience, with the ability to support medical students, junior doctors, and extended scope nursing staff.
• Subject to vaccination and clearance requirements.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 915840

Enquiries to:

Tom Turnbull
Position: Medical Director SA Prison Health Service
Phone: 08 7002 3100
E-mail: tom.turnbull@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31 October 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

915840 - GP Consultant.pdf

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