Residential Medical Officer

**Job no**: 918545
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Murray and Mallee
**Categories**: Medical
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri**:

- **MDP2 | Full Time Contracts | Ongoing**:

- **Multiple Positions Available**:

- **Indicative Total Remuneration**:$106,316 - $172,438**:

- **Eligibility: Open to Everyone**

**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.

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.
- 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

**Application Closing Date**

Friday 7th November 2025 - 11.55PM

**Attachments**

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**Advertised**: 24 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 07 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time