* Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service
* Ongoing Part Time working 30 hours per fortnight
GP Workforce and Liaison Director – Lead the Future of Rural Health
Are you ready to take on a leadership role that drives impactful change in rural healthcare? As the GP Workforce and Liaison Director, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping a dynamic medical workforce and building meaningful partnerships to support and grow the GP / Rural Generalist workforce across LCLHN.
Key Responsibilities
o Reporting directly to the Executive Director Medical Services (LCLHN) and working closely with the Director Medical Services, to ensure delivery of all Medical Administration services related to the GP / Rural Generalist Medical Workforce at all LCLHN sites.
o Lead the growth, supervision, and management of the GP / Rural Generalist workforce.
o Foster strong lasting partnerships and further build key relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
o Work collaboratively with staff, medical officers, and executives to support the provision of safe, high-quality service planning, community engagement, and development of new service models.
o Lead strategic initiatives aligned with LCLHN’s goals and values, promoting patient-centred, culturally sensitive care.
o Drive workforce development, ensuring collaboration, communication, and optimal team culture across the workforce.
o Play a pivotal role with strategic direction, excellence in customer service and culturally aligned person-centred care.
What we're looking for :
o Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent, with specialist registration as a General Practitioner or Rural Generalist with the Medical Board of Australia.
o Strong leadership skills, with proven experience in clinical leadership and team management.
o Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to act with integrity on sensitive organisational matters.
o Capacity to work under pressure and manage workforce challenges in a dynamic environment.
o Ongoing commitment to best practice medicine and quality improvement.
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance :
o Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026 (inclusive).
o Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
Check(s)
o DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC).
o National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (General Employment).
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B
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 : 883565
This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative change in rural health services while making a meaningful difference to the communities we serve. Apply today and lead the future of healthcare!
Enquiries
Dr Sue Abhary
Executive Director Medical Services
Phone : (08) 8721 1387
E-mail :
Application Closing Date
6 March 2025 - 11.55PM
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