Single Employer Model (SEM) Rural GP/Rural Generalist Registrars (PGY3+)

• Location: Regional SA (multiple locations – select your preferred LHN)
• Salary: MDP2 $105,751 - $171,579 p.a. + Superannuation, leave loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions: Temp F/T (3-year minimum contract from the date of appointment), working over a 7-day roster
• Intake: February 2027
• Expression of Interest (EOI) opens: Mid-2026

The Single Employer Model (SEM) is being trialled throughout regional and rural South Australia with the aim of attracting and retaining more doctors in communities that need them.

Under the Commonwealth initiative, GP and rural generalist trainees are offered a contract with a regional Local Health Network (LHN) as a salaried employee potentially for the length of their training across primary care and hospital settings. This allows trainees to keep accrued SA Health Award entitlements.

As a GP/RG Registrar (MDP2) in the SEM program, you will:

• Provide patient-centred care in both general practice and hospital settings under senior clinical supervision.
• Contribute to ED and general medicine care within the local hospital, upon negotiation and in line with training
• Engage in continuing education, training, and performance development activities.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, consultants, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Be employed directly by a regional LHN, enabling continuity, support, and rural workforce development.

• To be eligible for this role, you must:
• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or equivalent).
• Be fully registered with AHPRA.
• Be accepted into (or applying to) ACRRM or RACGP.
• Be PGY3 or above at the time of commencement.

• Demonstrated commitment to rural health and improving outcomes for regional communities.
• Ability to work across both primary care and hospital environments.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Competence in emergency and procedural skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal health issues and rural health challenges in South Australia.

To be part of the SEM trial, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the regional LHN you wish to work with. The EOI process opens mid-2026 for positions commencing in February 2027.

1. To be part of the SEM trial you will need to submit an application for the regional LHN you would like to be employed by. 
2. After submitting your EOI, the LHN will initiate discussions with you and your college.
3. You will then be advised on how to formally apply for available SEM roles in your preferred region.

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.

• 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) 

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: 941659

For any general enquiries contact Health: RegionalSASEM@sa.gov.au

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

 941659 - SEM Generic MDP2 Role Description.pdf

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Advertised: 22 Jun 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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