- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale & Modbury
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 p.a. (pro rata) – MD2
- Temporary Part-Time – working 22.5 hours per week, up to 1 May 2027
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an experienced and dedicated Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant to join the Women and Children’s Division. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high‑quality care within a dynamic and expanding health service committed to excellence in women’s health.
As a senior clinician, you will play a pivotal role in managing the care of patients in collaboration with Resident Medical Officers, Registrars, fellow Consultants, Midwives, Nurses and Allied Health professionals. Your responsibilities will include participation in the after‑hours on‑call roster (first and second on‑call), supervision and management of the Labour Ward, and the management of gynaecological emergencies. You will also contribute to continuous quality improvement, auditing, and ongoing education activities.
Flexible rostering may include involvement in obstetric and gynaecology clinics, theatre lists, junior doctor teaching and supervision, clinical research, and providing inclusive women’s health care to all patients. Administrative duties as required by the department also form part of this role.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.
About You:
To thrive in this position, you will bring advanced clinical expertise in obstetrics and gynaecology, supported by sound judgement and the ability to manage complex and high‑pressure situations. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to navigate difficult conversations, resolve conflicts and build effective working relationships. Your ability to manage multiple competing priorities, maintain resilience in demanding environments and contribute to a positive team culture will be essential. Experience in supervising junior medical staff, leading clinical teams, participating in quality improvement initiatives and engaging in research or teaching activities will further strengthen your suitability for this senior role.
This is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a passionate, highly driven and progressive team. If you are ready to take the next step in your specialist career, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of women’s health care in South Australia.
About Adelaide:
Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you 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.
Check(s):
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 928594
Enquiries:
Adriana Rotaru
Medical Management Facilitator
Phone: (08) 8182 9042
E-mail: adriana.rotaru@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
20 March 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
928594 - Obstetric & Gynaecology Consultant - MD2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
