Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant/Head of Unit

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital -  Emergency Department
• Total Indicative Remuneration:  MD2 $561,508 - $715,956 p.a. (subject to private practice arrangements)
• Permanent Full-time position, working over a 7 day roster 

Overview

Port Lincoln Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to step into a dual role that combines hands-on clinical leadership with operational oversight of the Emergency Department at the heart of Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN). This is a rare opportunity to shape emergency care delivery for a regional community that depends on it.

Your Role at Port Lincoln Hospital

As Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant and Head of Unit, you will provide senior clinical care within the Emergency Department while leading the unit's operational and workforce functions. Reporting directly to the EFNLHN Executive Director Medical Services, your responsibilities span both clinical excellence and departmental leadership - with up to two non-clinical days per fortnight allocated to support this scope. Head of Unit appointment is for a minimum of 12 months and up to five years, with the Small Unit Managerial Allowance payable in accordance with clause 4.3.2 of the SA Medical Officers Award.

• Deliver specialist emergency medicine care across the full breadth of presentations at Port Lincoln Hospital
• Lead unit governance, including quality improvement, clinical audit, and patient safety initiatives
• Provide supervision and support to medical officers, junior doctors, and multidisciplinary team members
• Collaborate with the EDMS and broader EFNLHN executive on service planning and workforce strategy

What You Bring

• Fellowship with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent specialist recognition
• Current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing a clinical unit or team
• Ability to work effectively within a regional or rural health setting
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to SA Health's safety and quality frameworks

Submit your application through the SA Health careers portal, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the role's clinical and leadership requirements. For a confidential conversation about the position, contact the EFNLHN Executive Director Medical Services. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates from all backgrounds.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes Award Salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, regional incentives location allowance, 12% Super, Salary Sacrifice Benefits, leave loading and Private Practice Arrangements if applicable)

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)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 (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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 944056

Enquiries

Afton Kay
Position: Manager of Medical Workforce
Phone: 0479 184 844
E-mail: afton.kay@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 6 September 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 944056 - Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant_Head of Unit -Role Description.pdf