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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - GP Consultant - Adelaide Women's Prison

• SA Prison Health Service – Adelaide Women’s Prison, Northfield SA 5085
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD2  $366,927 / $490,911 (pro rata)  + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + 5% on call allowance
• Permanent par-time working 7.5 hours per week every Tuesday 

Grow Your Medical Career With Us

Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

About the Role

Join SA Prison Health Service (SAPHS) as a GP Consultant and deliver high-quality primary health care to people affected by imprisonment. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you’ll help shape safe, responsive services that support better health outcomes and continuity of care.

• Provide safe, evidence-based primary medical care
• Develop medical programs that respond to patient needs
• Support and teach junior medical staff, students and Nurse Practitioners
• Measure clinical outcomes and contribute to quality reporting
• Lead risk management, clinical governance and service improvement
• Partner with CALHN services to support hospital avoidance strategies
• Build strong links with government and community health services
• Contribute to statewide working groups and key committees
• Support efficient, effective operation of the health unit
• Participate in the after-hours remote on-call roster

About You

You’ll bring strong clinical expertise, collaborative leadership and a commitment to safe, high-quality care. You’ll build trusted partnerships, navigate complex clinical environments and support continuous improvement across multidisciplinary services.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM
• Hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Lead clinical change, safety, quality and risk improvement
• Teach and support medical staff, students and Nurse Practitioners
• Build partnerships and communicate across diverse stakeholders

Benefits of joining CALHN:

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Make your money go further: salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options

• Professional development: Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career

• Priority Training: Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time

• Employment Guidance: Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration

• Recognition and growth: celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites

• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid 5 weeks of annual/recreation leave each year plus 2 weeks professional development leave

• Health, fitness and wellbeing support: Fitness Passport access and the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  944028 - RD for Consultant - Adelaide Womens Prison.pdf

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Tom Turnbull, Medical Director Prison Health

P: 08 7002 3100
E: tom.turnbull@sa.gov.au

Apply Now

Applications close: 11:55 pm, 2nd of October 2026.

Job Ref: 944028

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