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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Department of General and Acute Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $106,316- $172,438 MDP2 (pro rata), $172,956 - $184,098 MDP3 (pro rata)
• $199,064 - $257,597 MDP4 (pro rata) 
• Multiple vacancies with 3 year contracts available

Exceptional Opportunity: Medical Excellence - Flinders Medical Centre

Join SA Health's prestigious Flinders Medical Centre as a Registrar / Senior Registrar / Senior Medical Practitioner in this exceptional long-term contract opportunity. Work alongside leading medical professionals in a state-of-the-art teaching hospital environment with access to cutting-edge technology, extensive research opportunities, and comprehensive career development programs. Experience the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle benefits in Adelaide's vibrant southern suburbs, while contributing to world-class healthcare delivery for South Australian communities.

About the role: 

Reporting to the (Operationally) - Head of Unit, Division of General Medicine (Professionally) - Staff Specialist, General and Acute Medicine, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Provide senior medical input for deteriorating patients, including support for MET calls in collaboration with ICU
• Leadership role to the TMOs (RMOs and Interns) guiding them with management, escalation and de-escalation where appropriate for acutely deteriorating pts after hrs.
• Acting as an accessible, supportive senior medical resource for junior doctor’s after-hours with good communication and skills of managing complex scenarios
• Contributing to the education and development of medical staff through bedside teaching and case discussions
• Providing real-time supervision, guidance, and decision support to interns, RMOs, and registrars
• Supporting safe patient flow, including admissions, discharges, and transfers where clinically appropriate

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration
• Demonstrated experience as a senior clinician in a hospital setting, preferably in acute general medicine or a comparable and equivalent clinical experience role in a tertiary centre (at least 3 years of working in acute medical settings in large hospitals) 
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, nursing, allied health, and other professional staff. Ensures clear handover, guidance, and coordination of patient care across multidisciplinary teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of acute medicine skills and knowledge across multiple specialties, including medicine, surgery, and mental health
• Experience participating in MET or rapid response teams, or managing deteriorating patients in a hospital setting, is desirable

‘As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.’

This is a single vacancy, with three possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Please note that this position is multi-classed and classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Pravin Shetty, Head of Unit, General Medicine, 0437 172 278, Pravin.Shetty@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 3rd November 2025 

Attachments:

• MDP2, MDP3 - Role Description
• MDP4 - Role Description
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• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 917700