Emergency Department Consultant
Job Description
- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland General Hospital Emergency Department, Berri
- Total Indicative Remuneration*: $557,167 - $621,299 p.a. (pro-rata) - MD2
- Ongoing Full-time (Part Time hours to be considered) - Multiple Positions Available
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance and Super.
We have an incredible opportunity for experienced Medical Consultants to join our supportive team within a stunning location providing essential care for our community.
The Emergency Department Consultant Role
- Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard in the Emergency department (telehealth involvement)
- Assist the Executive Director of Medical Services in planning and organising the delivery of clinical services
- Required to work with limited or no direction or supervision and to exercise a high degree of professional judgement and clinical competence in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Responsible for the overall smooth day to day management of the clinical floor.
- Responding to hospital MET/Code Blue/Code Black calls as required by allocation on shift.
- Provide supervision, training and direction to more junior staff as required.
- Participate in teaching and quality assurance activities, and undertake health promotion and community education activities
- Initiate and support clinical improvement activities.
Essential Minimum Requirements:
- 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.
- At least five years relevant experience employed in a medical position in a community health centre, a primary care unit within a hospital or an emergency department of a general hospital.
For the full list of Essential Minimum Requirements please refer to the Job Pack provided below.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
Applicant Information
*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes Award Salary, Leave Loading, Professional Development, A&R allowance and Superannuation.
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 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.
Job ref: 930902
Enquiries
Colleen Norton
Medical Workforce Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2450
E-mail: [email protected]
Application Closing Date
Thursday, 19th March 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Attachments
930902 - RMCLHN Emergency Department MDO2 Consultant.pdf
About Riverland Mallee Coorong Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 930902
Contact:
Colleen Norton
Medical Workforce Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2450
E-mail: [email protected]
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