SA Health
Job reference: 918545
Location: 5343 - BERRI
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland General Hospital
• MDP2 | Full Time or Part time | Permanent 
• Multiple Positions Available
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $106,316.00 - $172,438.00 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone
• Role is located in Berri, South Australia

Join Our Team as a Resident Medical Officer - Deliver Exceptional Emergency Care and Advance Your Clinical Skills

Play a vital role in providing high-quality emergency care while developing your medical expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment at Riverland General Hospital.

About the Role:

As a Resident Medical Officer (RMO), you will be responsible for the day-to-day care of patients within the Emergency Department under the supervision of the ED Consultant. You will manage patient care with skill and diligence, ensure accurate and timely documentation, and maintain open communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members to support the delivery of safe and effective clinical care.

In this role, you will continually develop your clinical knowledge and procedural skills, refine your communication and counselling techniques, and strengthen your understanding of ethical and legal considerations in medical practice. You will be encouraged to attend regular teaching sessions, contribute to postgraduate medical education, and provide mentorship and feedback to junior medical staff.

You will also play a key role in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives, participating in audits, accreditation processes, and risk management activities that promote safe, patient-centred care. A commitment to workplace safety, equality, and professional integrity is essential, along with a proactive approach to maintaining your own health and wellbeing.

The Riverland General Hospital is committed to maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of the people of South Australia by providing a comprehensive range of high-quality, accessible services, promoting healthy behaviours within the community, and supporting teaching and research.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner (General Registration).
• As per recognised undergraduate medical program. Must have completed Internship.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Applicant Information

Indicative Total Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, professional development, Super, and Leave Loading.

You must be trained or currently located in Australia.

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)
• 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: 918545

Enquiries

Colleen Norton, Medical Workforce Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2450
E-mail: colleen.norton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Monday 18 May 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

918545 MDP2 Role Description.pdf

About Berri Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

Applications close: 18/05/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.