- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 p.a. (pro rata)
- Senior Consultant – MD2 - Permanent Part Time with a Temporary Director Allowance for up to 5 years – working 18.75 hours per week
About the Role:
An opportunity is available within the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) for an accomplished and forward-thinking leader to join the Medical Services Directorate as Director Medical Services – Medical Education and Workforce. This pivotal role will shape the future of medical education, training and workforce development across a dynamic and rapidly evolving health network.
As a senior member of the Directorate, you will lead the strategic direction, governance and delivery of medical education and training programs across NALHN. You will provide expert advice grounded in strong analytical and leadership capability, ensuring that education and workforce initiatives support high-quality clinical decision-making and align with National, SA Health and NALHN quality and safety standards. Working closely with senior leaders, you will develop a comprehensive and contemporary approach to medical workforce training that meets the needs of clinicians, consumers and the broader community.
Your leadership will extend across several key functions, including:
- Medical Services Directorate (Medical Education Unit and Trainee Medical Officer Unit)
- Accreditation of Training
- Medical Education Committee and Medical Wellbeing
- Further development of IMG and workforce strategies
- General Practice Integration Unit
To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award. We also consider applications from those expected to complete the requirements for Specialist Registration with MBA in 2026.
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:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Leadership and Strategic Capability
- demonstrated leadership in complex, multidisciplinary environments, with the ability to motivate teams, drive organisational performance and lead through sustained change
- strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, with a record of developing innovative solutions and achieving successful outcomes
- experience leading organisation-wide programs, projects and structured clinical governance initiatives
Communication, Influence and Stakeholder Engagement
- highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across clinical, non-clinical, government, industry and community settings
- proven ability to influence, negotiate and engage effectively with senior stakeholders on sensitive and complex matters
- experience managing diverse and challenging stakeholder environments with sound judgement and professionalism
Medical Education, Governance and Service Excellence
- established academic track record and experience delivering innovative, high-quality contemporary health services
- significant experience developing, implementing and managing medical education, training and clinical governance frameworks
- strong capability in program evaluation, continuous improvement and preparation of high-quality reports, policies and plans
Analytical, Financial and Operational Acumen
- high-level analytical skills, including the ability to assess complex issues and implement effective, evidence-based solutions
- demonstrated experience applying financial management strategies and analytical processes to support organisational performance
- proven ability to lead structured change management initiatives in complex operational environments
System Knowledge and Sector Insight
- understanding of national and international health service reform and its implications for medical education and workforce development
- knowledge of State Government governance arrangements and the political, social and economic factors influencing human service planning and delivery
You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high-quality health services within modern facilities.
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of medical education and workforce development while contributing to a passionate, high-performing and forward-looking team.
About Adelaide:
Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.
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.
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.
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 you 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.
Check(s):
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category B (indirect 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: 931557
Enquiries:
Isabelle McIver
Executive Assistant to Executive Director Medical Services
Phone: (08) 8182 9100
E-mail: isabelle.mciver@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
20 March 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
931557 - Director Medical Services - Medical Education and Workforce - MD2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
