Emergency Medicine Specialist Consultant / Head of Unit – Emergency Department

Location: Port Lincoln, SA

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary: Competitive specialist package (incl. allowances & private practice arrangements)

Start Date: Negotiable

About the Role

Lead a regional Emergency Department while providing specialist emergency care. This dual clinical and leadership role combines hands-on emergency medicine with responsibility for workforce management, service planning, quality improvement, governance and patient safety. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist emergency care across a broad case mix

• Lead departmental operations, quality and clinical governance

• Supervise and mentor doctors and multidisciplinary staff

• Support workforce planning and service development

• Drive audit, patient safety and improvement initiatives

Essential Criteria

• FACEM or substantially comparable qualification

• AHPRA registration or eligibility





• Emergency Medicine leadership experience

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Commitment to quality, safety and team-based care

What’s On Offer

• Competitive specialist package

• Head of Unit leadership opportunity

• Salary packaging benefits

• Professional development support

• Relocation assistance up to $15,000 (eligible applicants)

• Flexible, supportive regional work setting

Why Port Lincoln?

Enjoy a coastal lifestyle surrounded by pristine beaches, seafood, surfing, fishing and spectacular natural landscapes. Port Lincoln offers affordable living, a strong community and easy access to the Eyre Peninsula's renowned outdoor adventures, providing an exceptional work-life balance.

Enquire today for further information or a detailed position description.

📌 Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED) (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Medrecruit
📍 Port Lincoln