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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: $96,569 - $153,533 p.a MDP2
• Temporary Full Time up to 3 years

Join our dedicated Emergency Department team as an Emergency Department Registrar at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service - South Australia’s largest regional hospital. In this role, you will deliver high-quality emergency care alongside an experienced team of Consultants, Registrars, Nurses and Allied Health professionals.

This position offers strong clinical exposure, excellent supervision, and genuine opportunities for professional development. Away from city congestion, Mount Gambier provides an affordable, relaxed lifestyle with short commutes and stunning natural attractions at every turn. Relocation support is available for those moving to the region, making it the ideal time to build your career in a thriving regional centre

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, timely, and evidence-based emergency care to patients across all acuity levels.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical documentation and participate in effective clinical handover.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants, Registrars and the broader multidisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate actively in professional development, teaching, feedback processes, and quality improvement activities.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced emergency environment and enjoy delivering high-quality, patient-centred care?
• Are you a strong communicator who can build rapport with patients, families and colleagues?
• Do you work well under pressure and use sound clinical judgement in complex situations?
• Are you committed to continuous learning, teaching, and contributing to quality improvement?

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

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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

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)

• 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) 
• DHS Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct 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.

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: 922834

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Tiffany Martin, Medical Liaison Officer - LCLHN on Phone: 08 8721 1286 or via E-mail: Tiffany.Martin@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025, 11:55PM

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

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