Consultant, Hepatology

SA Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 297,000 - 383,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health's Southern Adelaide Local Health Network in Bedford Park's Hepatology unit is seeking a Consultant Hepatologist to join the tertiary Liver Unit. You will deliver clinical services to hepatology and transplant medicine patients in a multidisciplinary environment.

Reporting to the Head of Unit, you will provide specialist level care, supervise Senior Medical Practitioners and trainees, contribute to guidelines and protocols, and participate in the academic life of the department.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent required.
• Specialist qualifications and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Experience in Hepatology and liver transplant medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist level care to hepatology and transplant medicine patients.
• Supervise Senior Medical Practitioners, Trainee Medical Officers and Medical Students.
• Participate in programs for personal growth and development.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in and contribute to the academic life of the Department.

Skills

Hepatology

Clinical supervision

Teaching

Education

MBBS

Specialist registration

Job description

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Bedford Park – Hepatology (Liver)
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $296,708.00 - $383,234.00 (pro rata) MD02 | Part-Time Contract Until August 2027

Consultant Hepatologist – SA's Tertiary Liver Unit| Balance & Clinical Impact

Bring your expertise to a multidisciplinary environment where complex liver disease is managed at the highest standard, supported by the resources and networks of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role provides clinical services of the highest possible standard to South Australian Hepatology and Transplant Medicine patients.

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing appropriate specialist level care to patients
• Providing clinical supervision to Senior Medical Practitioners, Trainee Medical Officers and Medical Students
• Participating in programs designed to provide personal growth and development
• Participating in the development of clinical guidelines and protocols
• Participate in and contribute to the academic life of the Department at the direction of the Head of the Department

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award
• Demonstrated high standard of clinical practice in Hepatology
• Experience with the supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Extensive clinical experience relevant to work in Hepatology and Liver Transplant Medicine

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Michelle Cooper, A/Unit Secretary - ENT, 8204 7525,

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm, Sunday 13th October 2026

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• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits. We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 951704