- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 per annum (pro rata)
- MD2 – Ongoing Full-Time/Part-Time – Multiple Positions available
About the Role:
Be part of an exciting new chapter in cancer care with the opening of the $25 million North Eastern Cancer Centre at Modbury Hospital Health Precinct. This state-of-the-art facility will serve up to 50 patients daily, bringing comprehensive cancer treatment closer to home for northern Adelaide communities. Will be required to work across both Modbury and Lyell McEwin Hospital.
The new cancer centre features seven modern outpatient consulting rooms and three interview rooms supporting clinical trials, nursing, and pharmacy education. Located on a dedicated floor with separate entrance and drop-off area, the centre provides an optimal environment for patient care and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering specialist oncology services across inpatient, outpatient, and day chemotherapy settings.
- Participating in multidisciplinary cancer care within the Northern Adelaide Cancer Centre.
- Leading and supervising trainee medical officers and medical students.
- Driving clinical research and trials to advance oncology practice.
- Contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
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.
A higher degree (MD, PhD) would be beneficial to the role.
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 Oncology 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
- Expertise in the management of Gynaecological, Sarcoma and CNS malignancies would be desirable.
- A demonstrated track record of development and participation in investigator initiated clinical trials, supervision of trainee projects and audits resulting in publication would be desirable
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, in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility.
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: 922257
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:
922257 - MD2 - Consultant, Oncologist - Role Description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information
