Careers search

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service - Emergency Department
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package*: MD2 $448,908 - $584,125 p.a (pro-rata) 
• Permanent Full Time and Part Time positions available (more than one vacancy)

Work in a pivotal role in a respected Emergency Department at Mount Gambier Hospital, providing high-quality patient care and clinical leadership. This is your opportunity to shape the future of emergency care in the Limestone Coast, delivering expert clinical services while mentoring junior staff and supporting multidisciplinary teams. With opportunities for teaching, research, and service innovation, you will make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and the broader community.

This role offers a chance to influence emergency care delivery in South Australia’s second largest regional hospital, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of the Limestone Coast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, high-quality clinical care to Emergency Department patients and inpatients requiring urgent review.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to trainee medical officers and junior staff.
• Lead quality improvement, teaching, audit, and research activities to enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to optimise care, safety, and clinical systems.

Medical Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have appropriate specialist qualifications (FACEM) and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as Medical Practitioner
• Do you have extensive experience in emergency medicine, with advanced skills in resuscitation, airway management, circulatory support, and retrieval of critically ill patients, particularly in a rural setting?
• Are you committed to clinical leadership, mentoring, and supporting multidisciplinary teams?
• Do you thrive in a regional environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on patient care and service delivery?

Why Join Us?

• 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.
• Make a real impact: Provide high-quality emergency care to a regional community where your expertise directly improves patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package (TIRP) includes award salary, professional development, A&R Allowance, Superannuation, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable).

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) 

• 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) 
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 918251

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

6 November 2025, 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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

Attachments

LCLHN RD - MD2 Emergency Department Consultant.pdf