Consultant Geriatrician

Mediix; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 377,000 - 848,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Teaching, research and leadership

Modern facilities

Job summary

Mediix is partnering with a metropolitan public health service in South Australia to recruit Consultant Geriatricians to join their expanding geriatric medicine department in Adelaide.

This role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching and research opportunities, relocation assistance, and a modern, expanding network with excellent career progression.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Consultant Geriatrician within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to teaching, research and leadership within geriatric medicine.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in teaching junior medical staff and contributing to service development.
• Provide leadership within a growing geriatric medicine department.
• Collaborate with rehabilitation, palliative care and community health teams.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Teaching

Research

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

We are currently partnering with a large and highly regarded metropolitan public health service in South Australia to recruit Consultant Geriatricians to join their growing geriatric medicine department.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Geriatricians seeking a well-supported role within a modern and expanding health network offering strong multidisciplinary collaboration, excellent career progression opportunities and genuine work-life balance.

Multiple full-time and part-time positions are currently available.

What's on offer:

• Total remuneration package ranging from approximately $377,000 to $848,000+ p.a. (pro rata) depending on experience, qualifications and additional allowances
• Flexible full-time and part-time arrangements available
• Relocation assistance available for interstate and international candidates
• Salary packaging and additional employee benefits
• Strong consultant support and collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Opportunities for teaching, research and leadership
• Modern facilities and expanding services
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing metropolitan network

About The Service

You will be joining a progressive and well-established geriatric medicine department providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community-based services for older adults. The department includes dedicated geriatric evaluation and management services, rehabilitation, acute care of older persons, emergency intervention services, consultative geriatrics, outpatient clinics and community outreach programs. There is also strong collaboration with rehabilitation, palliative care, aged care and community health teams. The service places a strong focus on multidisciplinary care, quality improvement and contemporary models of geriatric medicine. Consultants are actively involved in teaching junior medical staff and contributing to ongoing service development across the network. The broader health network services a large and diverse metropolitan population and has recently undergone significant investment and expansion across several specialties and facilities.

Why Adelaide?

Adelaide is consistently recognised as one of Australia's most liveable cities and offers an exceptional lifestyle for doctors and families relocating from interstate or overseas. The city combines the convenience of metropolitan living with significantly lower living costs compared to Sydney or Melbourne. Housing remains affordable, traffic is manageable and commuting times are short, allowing for a far better work-life balance. Adelaide is surrounded by beautiful beaches, renowned wine regions, rolling hills and national parks, all within easy driving distance from the city. Whether you enjoy food, wine, hiking, cycling, festivals or coastal living, Adelaide offers something for everyone. The city is also known for its excellent schools, universities and family-friendly lifestyle, making it an attractive option for long-term relocation. Adelaide's healthcare sector continues to grow rapidly, creating strong opportunities for career progression and subspecialty development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive geriatric medicine service while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of Australia's most welcoming and affordable capital cities.

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