Job no: 926664
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Northern
Categories: Medical
* Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Aged Care, Rehab Palliative Care Division - Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service (NAGS)
* Total Indicative Remuneration: $183,481 - $190,377 per annum
* Classification: MDP3 - Senior Registrar
* Temporary Full-time - 38 hours per week
* 3 year contract
About the Role
Join SA Health's Northern Adelaide Local Health Network at Modbury Hospital and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults across our community. This full-time Advanced Trainee position offers exceptional professional development opportunities within our specialist geriatric service.
As an Advanced Trainee (Senior Registrar) in our Northern Adelaide Geriatric Service, you will work alongside experienced clinicians to develop specialised skills in geriatric medicine. This role provides comprehensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of complex medical conditions affecting older patients, including dementia care, falls prevention, and medication management.
This role offers the perfect blend of clinical excellence, professional growth, and meaningful patient care. Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and contribute to South Australia's leading healthcare network whilst building a rewarding medical career.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide specialised geriatric medical care under supervision
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning
* Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives
* Engage in ongoing professional development and training activities
The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading, professional development allowance and superannuation.
About You
We are seeking a committed medical professional with a genuine interest in geriatric medicine and improving outcomes for older adults. You will have completed your basic physician training as recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and demonstrate strong clinical skills, compassion, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Medical degree with general registration
* Commitment to pursuing specialisation in geriatric medicine
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
* Dedication to continuous learning and professional development
To be eligible for appointment to this role, you must hold:
* Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
* Registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner
* Completed and passed Basic Physician Training as recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
About the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
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.
Our Local Health Network Sites and Services:
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.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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)
* 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.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
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: 926664
Enquiries
NALHN Aged Care, rehab Palliative Care Division Recruitment
Phone: (08) 7321 1232
E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
13 February 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Advertised: 23 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time