Medical Practitioner - Basic Physician Trainee and Service RMO 2026 (Multiple Positions)

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital – Division of Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $114,509 - $184,469 p.a. - MDP2
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 3 years (Multiple Positions)

Join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network as a Medical Practitioner, Service Resident Medical Officer or Medical Practitioner, Basic Physician Trainee within our Division of Medicine.

The Division of Medicine is committed to the achievement of best practice in the design and delivery of services to its patients. This involves the pursuit of quality improvement and innovation in every aspect of its operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• provide high-quality patient care across medical specialties
• participate in ward rounds, emergency department rotations, and outpatient clinics
• contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
• support medical education and training programs
• maintain accurate patient records and documentation

As per the SA Health Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation as Medical Practitioner will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

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.

We seek candidates who have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other health professional and who possess exceptional clinical skills. You will have problem-solving and decision making abilities, the ability to be resilient and adaptable, and be confident in managing competing priorities.

You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.

Apply today and contribute to NALHN's healthcare excellence while advancing your medical career in a supportive, professional environment.

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.

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.

Lyell McEwin Hospital – The major hospital in the north and north-east for emergency care, complex and multi-day surgery, medicine, obstetrics, paediatrics and outpatient services.

Modbury Hospital – A general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub-acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

• 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.

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: 927800

NALHN Medicine

Senior Medical Administrator

Phone: (08) 8182 9420

E-mail: NALHNMMF_MSS.GenericMailbox@sa.gov.au

31 December 2026 – 11.55PM.

 927800 - Medical Practitioner - Basic Physician Trainee - MDP2 - role description.pdf

 927800 - Medical Practitioner - Service RMO - MDP2 - role description.pdf

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

Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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