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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
• MD2 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $367,430 - $622,840 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Make a Difference as an Emergency Consultant with YNLHN!

We are excited to be able to offer Consultant posts within the newly developed division of Emergency and Acute Medical services at YNLHN. Although the working environment has improved over the last year, there is still plenty to do to improve our processes. If you feel enthused about utilising your skills by joining a forward looking and moving clinical service, this may be the job for you!

We are looking for applicants who will be keen to make a real difference to patient care by providing clinical leadership, training and supporting clinical governance.

The region has a fledgling GP training scheme that we wish to expand in the next few years. Recently, there has been a significant investment in junior staffing across both Port Pirie and Wallaroo hospitals that have contributed positively to the working environment, leading to increased clinical safety and efficiency.

There are Consultant posts available at Wallaroo Emergency Department and Port Pirie Emergency Department, please see job reference 924110 for Wallaroo positions. Both departments have seen a 10% increase in attendances over the last year All applicants must have attained a post graduate qualification or be within six months of attaining this. Doctors who have attained FACEM, FRACGP and FACRRM are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert clinical care with minimal supervision, using professional judgement and advanced clinical skills.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the emergency department to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Respond to MET/Code Blue/Code Black calls as required during shifts.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Participate in teaching, quality assurance, continuous improvement, health promotion, and community education initiatives.
• Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes and departmental performance.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a committed and highly skilled medical practitioner who holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications such as FACEM, FACRRM, or FRACGP. The successful applicant will be registrable, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration, or hold an equivalent qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award. You will demonstrate a proven ability to work independently, lead clinical teams, and deliver high-quality emergency care within a multidisciplinary environment.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

A career in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers many great lifestyle benefits, including diverse job prospects and the opportunity to fast track your skills and career, not to mention your choice of scenery from farm, ocean, vineyards and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

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Applicant Information

Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable).

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

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: 924111

Enquiries

Dewald Behrens
Position: Director Emergency and Acute Medical Services
Phone: 0426 679 668 (SMS first)

Application Closing Date

Friday 16th January 2026 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

924111 MD2 Role Description.pdf

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