• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Indicative Total Remuneration*: MDP2 $96,569 to $153,533 p.a.
• Temporary Full time position (3 years contract from commencement date)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Team as a Non-Accredited Paediatric Registrar/Senior Resident Medical Officer!

At Limestone Coast Local Health Network, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the South Australian community. We achieve this by providing a comprehensive range of high-quality, accessible hospital services, promoting community health, and fostering healthy behaviours. We are also committed to advancing teaching and research, ensuring that our practices reflect the latest in medical knowledge and care.

We are seeking a passionate non-accredited Paediatric Registrar/Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will provide exceptional care for patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with a level of skill and autonomy that aligns with Advanced Training in Paediatrics. Your responsibilities will include conducting initial assessments of children, utilising investigations judiciously, managing ongoing care, and ensuring timely discharges with appropriate follow-up.

As a senior member of the Junior Medical Staff, you will be instrumental in developing your clinical proficiency in caring for children with complex health challenges. You will also learn to navigate these situations in the context of each family and the community support structures available.

Your journey will include formally scheduled sessions and hands-on exposure to a variety of complex paediatric cases, including child protection issues, developmental challenges through the Child Development Unit, paediatric psychiatric conditions, and rehabilitation. You’ll gain insights into environmental factors affecting child health, such as nutrition and trauma care, while being prepared for the urgent needs of acutely ill children, including neonates, as part of the Medstar Retrieval team.

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community while advancing your medical career in a supportive and dynamic environment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Accept clinical responsibility with diminishing supervision and ensure effective communication and counselling skills.
• Use diagnostic services with discretion while understanding ethical and legal issues in medical practice.
• Develop procedural skills for independent practice and manage patients under supervision.
• Notify senior staff of significant changes in patient conditions.
• Encourage thorough documentation in medical records and ensure your own documentation meets standards.
• Provide emotional support to patients’ families and maintain communication with the healthcare team.
• Continuously update and extend your medical knowledge through clinical meetings and personal study.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Must have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner, in accordance with a recognized undergraduate medical program.
• Proven experience in basic computing skills, including email and word processing, essential for effective communication and documentation.

Why Join Us? 

• 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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community 
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

Click the image above to learn more about a career with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

Applicant Information

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

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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Job ref: 935704

Enquiries

LCLHN Medical Liaison Officer
E-mail: Health.LCLHNMLO@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

15 May 2026 - 4 week close - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

 935704 - LCLHN Paediatric Registrar (Non-Accredited)_ SRMO - Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines