$367,340 - $621,001 (Subject to Private Practice)
Join as a Consultant Paediatrician in Regional SA!
Location: Port Augusta – Flinders & Upper North Local Health Network
Position: Consultant Paediatrician (General Paediatrics & Child Health)
Work Type: Full Time / Part Time | Ongoing
Salary: $367,340 – $621,001 p.a. (subject to private practice arrangements)
Relocation & accommodation assistance available
Multiple positions available
Why Move to the Flinders and Upper North Region?
Escape the city and embrace a lifestyle defined by wide open spaces, welcoming communities, and world-class scenery. Port Augusta—just a 3-hour drive north of Adelaide—sits on the edge of the stunning Spencer Gulf and at the gateway to the majestic Flinders Ranges.
Enjoy a relaxed pace of life, minimal commute times, and more time to spend on the things that matter. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, sport, or community events, there’s something for everyone.
The Role
As a Consultant Paediatrician, you’ll lead paediatric and neonatal care across the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network. Based at Port Augusta Hospital, you’ll also provide outreach services to surrounding regional and remote communities.
This is a dynamic senior position with a focus on:
* Delivering expert, family-centred care
* Supporting early intervention and maternal-child health services
* Contributing to the broader SA paediatric network
* Providing outreach and culturally appropriate care to Aboriginal children
* Teaching and mentoring junior staff and students
* Participating in quality improvement and audit programs
You’ll also be part of a collaborative leadership team that’s passionate about improving health outcomes for children in rural and remote South Australia.
About You
You are a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Paediatrics and eligible for registration with AHPRA. You’re passionate about rural health, committed to clinical excellence, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a regional setting.
Why Santé Recruitment?
At Santé, we specialise in connecting healthcare professionals with outstanding regional and metropolitan opportunities across Australia. We make the process seamless—handling paperwork, relocation logistics, and negotiations—so you can focus on what you do best: delivering care.
Ready for a sea and tree change?
Contact Santé Recruitment today to learn more or express your interest in this role.