2027 Trainee Medical Practitioner RMO Pool

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
• Port Lincoln Health Service
• Salary: MDP2 $99,707 - $158,523 p.a + 12% Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time working 38 hours per week over a 7-day roster (3-year contract)

Take the next step in your medical career with Port Lincoln Health Service, part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Medical Practitioner to further develop their clinical skills, broaden their experience and contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare in a regional setting.

Through this temporary full-time, three-year opportunity, you’ll work collaboratively with experienced medical practitioners, nursing staff and allied health professionals to provide safe, patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical presentations. You’ll be supported to continue your professional development, participate in clinical education and quality improvement activities, and contribute to the learning and development of other health professionals.

EFNLHN recognises that continued investment in the training and development of doctors in rural settings is essential to maintaining continuity of care, strengthening local clinical capacity and supporting the retention of skilled medical practitioners in regional communities.

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent patient care, growing your clinical expertise and making a meaningful difference in rural South Australia, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day clinical management of allocated patients in collaboration with supervising medical practitioners and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring care is safe, effective and patient-centred.
• Undertake patient admissions, comprehensive histories and examinations, appropriate investigations and follow-up, and contribute to treatment plans and ongoing clinical decision-making within your scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including medical records, discharge summaries and reports, while supporting effective communication, clinical handover and coordinated discharge planning.
• Participate in clinical education, multidisciplinary meetings, the supervision and education of medical students, and continuing professional development to strengthen clinical knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical risk management initiatives, supporting best practice, effective service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Who are we looking for?

• Do you have a recognised medical qualification, have successfully completed an intern or equivalent program, and have at least one year of postgraduate medical training with clinical experience appropriate to the role?
• Are you committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, communicating effectively with patients and families, and working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals?
• Do you demonstrate professional integrity, adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, patient safety and the education of medical students?
• Are you interested in rural and regional medicine, with an appreciation of the health needs of rural communities and Aboriginal people, and a willingness to continue developing your cultural awareness and clinical practice?

Why choose Port Lincoln Health Service?

Working in regional South Australia offers the opportunity to build your clinical capability while contributing to the health and wellbeing of local communities. At Port Lincoln Health Service, you’ll be part of a collaborative healthcare environment where teamwork, ongoing learning and quality improvement are central to delivering excellent care.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your understanding of contemporary rural health challenges, strengthen your multidisciplinary practice and contribute to building a sustainable medical workforce across the Eyre and Far North region.

Join EFNLHN and help shape the future of rural healthcare while advancing your medical career.

Eligibility and Registration Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification recognised by the Medical Board of Australia and be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Applicants must also demonstrate successful completion of an intern or equivalent program and a minimum of one year of postgraduate medical training, with clinical experience appropriate to the position.

International medical graduates (IMGs) must meet the applicable Australian Medical Council (AMC) and Medical Board of Australia requirements for their registration pathway. For this recruitment, the stated minimum requirements include:

• Successful completion of AMC Part 1 and AMC Part 2.
• Eligibility for, and attainment of, the required provisional registration with AHPRA.
• Evidence of recency of medical practice within the preceding two years, in accordance with Medical Board of Australia requirements.
• Successful completion of an English language test recognised by AHPRA.

All applicants must hold a current full driver’s licence.

Please note: EFNLHN is unable to support visa sponsorship applications for this position. Applicants must ensure they have appropriate work rights and meet all registration and employment 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.

947702 MDP2 - Trainee Medical Practitioner - Role Description.pdf

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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