• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Indicative Total Remuneration*: $105,751 - $171,579 p.a (pro rata) MDP2
• Temporary Full Time or Part Time (hours negotiable) up to 3 years
• More than one position

Make a real difference in children’s health across regional South Australia.
Join Limestone Coast Local Health Network as a Paediatric Registrar and gain advanced, hands-on paediatric training in a supportive, community-focused environment. Deliver quality care to children and families across inpatient and outpatient settings, while growing your clinical skills alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive paediatric care from assessment to discharge.

• Build independence managing cases with reducing supervision.

• Utilise diagnostic and consultative services wisely.

• Uphold ethical, legal, and medico-legal standards.

• Develop procedural skills and mentor junior staff.

• Engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Maintain clear documentation and strong communication with families and teams.

What we’re looking for:

• MBBS or equivalent, registered or eligible with Medical Board of Australia.

• Proven paediatric clinical competence with a compassionate approach.

• Strong communicator who works well independently and in teams.

• Open to feedback, dedicated to ongoing growth and cultural respect.

• Committed to quality, safety, ethical practice and adaptable leadership.

Why Join Us? 

• Experience a broad scope of paediatric cases, from acute illness to complex chronic conditions.
• Develop advanced clinical skills, leadership, and decision-making in a nurturing environment.
• Contribute to community health initiatives that improve outcomes for children and families.
• Access ongoing professional development, mentoring, and teaching opportunities.
• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and financial incentives: 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. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

* Indicative Total Remuneration includes award salary, superannuation and leave loading

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)
• 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/B/C (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.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 893570

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

14 July 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

893570 Paediatric Registrar - Role Description.pdf

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