- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 per annum (pro rata)
- MD2 – Ongoing Part-Time – 26.25 hours per week - flexibility in working hours is negotiable
About the Role:
Join SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Consultant Rheumatologist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across metropolitan Adelaide's northern region.
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Rheumatologist on a part-time basis. This role offers the perfect work-life balance whilst contributing to exceptional patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment.
This position is ongoing part-time (26.25 hours per week), however flexibility will be considered for appointment to the role and the hours can be split between multiple successful applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing expert clinical care in Rheumatology and General Medicine.
- Supervising and mentoring junior medical staff and medical students.
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and hospital committees.
- Driving quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical risk management initiatives.
- Engaging in clinical trials and research to advance rheumatology practice.
- Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs.
You will play a pivotal role in providing safe, evidence-based, and patient-focused care, while contributing to teaching, research, and clinical leadership.
To be eligible for this position, you must possess a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, and 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.
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 dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Consultant in Rheumatology looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
You will demonstrate:
- A high standard of clinical practice and professional integrity;
- The ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment;
- Commitment to teaching, research, and continuous improvement;
- Experience in clinical trials and quality improvement activities;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships; and
- An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment
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 Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
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.
Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:
Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.
Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.
Mental Health - The Division of Mental Health provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for youth, adults and older people in northern Adelaide. Services are provided through community health centres and hospitals, and to consumers in their own homes.
Forensic Mental Health - A statewide service that operates as part of the Division of Mental Health for forensic patients and prisoners.
Community Sites - Elizabeth GP Plus, Modbury GP Plus and Gilles Plains GP Plus Super Clinics providing community based care.
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.
Checks:
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: 921557
Enquiries:
Senior Medical Administrator
Phone: (08) 8182 9420
E-mail: NALHNMMF_MSS.GenericMailbox@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
12 December 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
921557 - MD2 - Rheumatology Consultant - Role Description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information
