2027 Trainee Medical Officer Intern Pool

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Port Lincoln Health Service
• Salary: MDP1 $91,757 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time working 38 hours per week over a 7-day roster (13 January 2027 - 18 January 2028)

 

 

Begin your medical career at Port Lincoln Health Service, where you’ll gain valuable hands-on clinical experience while making a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of regional communities.

The intern year is an important transition from medical student to medical practitioner. You’ll develop your clinical skills through supervised rotations, working alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals in a supportive healthcare environment.

You’ll gain broad clinical exposure across core areas including medicine, surgery and emergency medical care, supported by structured education, clinical teaching, simulation-based learning and regular feedback. Throughout your internship, you’ll be supported to build confidence, strengthen your clinical judgement and develop the professional skills required for safe and effective medical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, high-quality patient care under the supervision and guidance of senior medical staff, contributing to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients.
• Conduct patient histories and examinations, arrange appropriate investigations, contribute to management plans and recognise when to seek senior clinical advice.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams, patients, families and general practitioners to support coordinated care, referrals and safe discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including medical records, discharge summaries, reports and medication and intravenous therapy charts, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, clinical education, quality improvement activities and supervised clinical procedures appropriate to your level of training and authorisation.

Who are we looking for?

• Do you have a recognised medical degree and meet the requirements for registration with the Medical Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• Are you committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred care and communicating respectfully with patients, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds?
• Do you demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability and a willingness to learn, seek feedback, recognise your limitations and ask for help when needed?
• Are you enthusiastic about developing your clinical skills in a regional healthcare setting and contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team?

Your Learning and Development

Your internship is designed to support your transition into safe, capable and confident medical practice. You’ll have access to a structured learning program that includes:

• Comprehensive orientation and support to help you settle into your role.
• Clinical teaching through ward rounds, weekly intern tutorials and skills sessions using simulation equipment.
• A learning portfolio supported by your Term Supervisor and Director of Clinical Training.
• Opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and develop your understanding of patient safety and contemporary clinical practice.

You’ll work towards completing the required satisfactory supervised clinical experience for internship, including the core clinical terms of surgery, medicine and emergency medical care.

Why choose Port Lincoln Health Service?

Port Lincoln offers the opportunity to develop your medical career in a regional coastal community while gaining valuable clinical experience. Working in a regional service can provide exposure to a broad range of presentations, close collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and the opportunity to make a genuine difference to patients and their communities.

You’ll be part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare across regional South Australia while building the foundations for your future medical career.

Eligibility and Registration Requirements

Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and be eligible for the appropriate level of AHPRA registration.

Australian and New Zealand medical graduates will generally require provisional registration for their intern year, subject to the applicable registration requirements.

International medical graduates must meet the relevant registration pathway requirements. Depending on the pathway, this may include passing the AMC CAT MCQ (AMC Part 1), meeting English language proficiency requirements, providing evidence of recent clinical practice within the preceding two years and satisfying all other AHPRA requirements.

Applicants must also hold a current full driver’s licence.

Please note: EFNLHN is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must ensure they have the appropriate work rights and meet all registration and eligibility requirements.

About EFNLHN

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 for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• 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.
• 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

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 947699

Enquiries

Amanda Eliasson
Medical Education Officer
Phone: 76691342
E-mail: Amanda.Eliasson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 20 October 2026, 11:55PM

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

947699 MDP1 - Trainee Medical Officer Intern - Role Description.pdf

Advertised: 12 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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