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• Rural Support Service (hosted by Barossa Hills Fleurieu LHN)
• Position Location Negotiable
• Salary: ASO8 $121,107 - $125,679 p.a
• Temporary Full Time role working up to 29 January 2027

Join SA Health in a senior leadership role supporting the coordination and development of the Trainee Medical Officer (TMO) workforce across regional South Australia. As Manager, TMO Unit, you will play a key role in strengthening rural medical training pathways and supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality medical services in country hospitals.

Working closely with Local Health Networks, hospital executives and external partners, you will support recruitment and workforce initiatives, while contributing to the ongoing development and promotion of the Rural Generalist Training Pathway. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on regional workforce sustainability and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the Trainee Medical Officer (TMO) Unit.
• Provide statewide leadership and advice on Rural Generalist training programs.
• Partner with Local Health Networks, hospitals and university-led Regional Training Hubs to support safe, high-quality clinical practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key medical education, workforce and regulatory stakeholders.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Demonstrated ability to lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of a statewide Trainee Medical Officer (TMO) Unit within the SA Rural Generalist Coordination framework.
• Proven experience initiating and implementing innovative workforce programs and strategies. 
• Exceptional leadership capability, with the ability to provide advice in Rural Generalist training and workforce development.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build effective, collaborative relationships with Local Health Networks, hospitals, universities and key medical stakeholders?

About RSS

The RSS is a business unit in SA Health and provides services throughout regional South Australia to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs). It employs around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS’s three Adelaide offices. Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia.

Benefits of joining RSS

The RSS is dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements: 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.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to RSS and BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

Join the RSS for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The RSS is an equal opportunities employer 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, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

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.

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)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category C (minimal patient contact)

Help is Here! Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 928250), or reach out to Amy Smart, Executive Assistant on Phone: 0409 284 298 or via E-mail: Amy.Smart@sa.gov.au

Besides speaking with Amy, please refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

Application Closing Date

Thursday 26th February 2026 - 11:55PM

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

928250 ASO8 Role Description