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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: MDP2 – $106,316 to $172,438 p.a.
• Temporary Full-Time | 3-Year Contract from Commencement | Multiple Positions Available
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join SA Health - Medical Practitioner Opportunities at Port Pirie Hospital

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in regional healthcare? SA Health's Yorke and Northern Local Health Network offers multiple full-time, long-term contract positions for Medical Practitioners at Port Pirie Hospital.

About the Opportunity

As a Medical Practitioner, you will contribute to delivering high standard clinical services to our diverse patient community. Working across designated rotations, you will provide comprehensive clinical care while reporting to senior clinicians for day-to-day matters and the Director Division of Acute Medical Services for professional and administrative oversight.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• Work-life balance in a supportive regional community
• Access to modern facilities and clinical resources
• Mentorship from experienced medical professionals

Essential Requirements

• Basic medical qualification recognised in Australia
• Registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
• Working rights in Australia

Why Choose SA Health?

SA Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services across South Australia. We invest in our people through ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and flexible working arrangements. Our regional locations offer unique professional experiences while maintaining strong connections to metropolitan medical networks.

Port Pirie Hospital serves as a cornerstone of healthcare for the Yorke and Mid North region, providing essential medical services to local communities. Join our dedicated team and experience the rewards of regional medicine while contributing to improved health outcomes for South Australians.

Multiple positions available - apply today to begin your rewarding career with SA Health.

About Us

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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Important Information

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 click here.  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 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 and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

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

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 924947

Enquiries

Sam Burt
Position: Medical Workforce Coordinator
Phone: 86384407
E-mail: sam.burt@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

25 January 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 924947 - RMO Role Description.pdf

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