Rural Generalist Palliative Care

To apply for an advanced palliative care training position in South Australia you must comply with the following criteria:

• Must be eligible for general registration as a medical practitioner in Australia issued by the Medical Board of Australia on or before the February start date.
• Must meet AHPRA and SA Health’s recency of practice requirements. SA Health requires applicants to have practiced as a medical officer with paid employment (not an observer) within two years at the time of submitting the Expression of Interest.
• Can demonstrate that you meet the English Language Skills Registration standard.
• Be able to begin working on the 2 February 2026 start date, which includes compulsory orientation, and fulfil a minimum 12-month commitment.
• Be in a training program with either RACGP or ACRRM and be PGY3+0.
• Be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Temporary Resident, New Zealand Citizen, New Zealand Permanent Resident.
• Have a residency status or visa that allows you to work unrestricted in Australia for the duration of your pre-vocational training.
• Have completed and submitted an online Expression of Interest, including the provision of valid supporting documentation, by the Expression of Interest closing date.

Late Expressions of Interest will not be accepted.

Pre-employment requirements
All appointments are subject to:

• Verification of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Working with Children check (WWCC) and National Police Certificate (NPC) General Employment Probity Check.
• Pre-employment Immunisation Screening.
• Credentialling.

You will not be able to commence your PGY3+ if these requirements are no satisfied.

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

• Medical Qualification registerable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum of 1-year postgraduate training.
• Working rights and appropriate visa in Australia.

Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills

• Interest in experiencing rural learning environment.
• Professional integrity.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to quality improvement.
• Ability to be adaptable to change.
• Good Communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in using computers in various settings.
• Commitment to teaching medical students

Experience

• Successful completion of intern or intern equivalent program.
• Sound experience in procedural skills.
• Sound examination and diagnostic skills in adult and paediatric medicine.
• Experience in a rural health setting.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of the rights and responsibilities of patients and their families.
• Demonstrated understanding of Cultural Safety and Occupational Health Safety & Welfare practices and principles.
• Good theoretical knowledge of medical practice.
• Knowledge and awareness of quality improvement activities and clinical risk reduction and patient safety techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of the practices and principles of Equal Opportunity.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards.

The selection process will involve assessing your:

• Appropriate completion and verification of Application.
• Required documents as outlined below.
• Online referee reports (will be sent by SA MET once you have submitted your application, and it has been verified).
• Interview, as described below.

All Expression of Interests will be scored/ranked for shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face or Teams interview, and in some circumstances, this can be conducted via teleconference.

SA MET will match the highest ranked candidate to this position. See the PGY2+ Application Guideline for more information on the matching process.

In addition to the standard documentation outlined in the PGY2+ Application Guideline, you will be required to provide the following:

• Answers to Expression of Interest questions:
  – In no more than 300 words describe why training in the Riverland Academy of Clinical Excellence interests you?
  – What experience have you had of either living and / or working in a rural area or what personal strengths do you have which will assist you to live and work within a rural community?
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  – In your Curriculum Vitae you are required to carefully document any professional development you have undertaken including academic and clinical achievements, quality improvements and research. The contact details for the three referees should also be current and accurate.

Cover Letter is not required.

Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be notified by mobile phone and/or email. The intention of the interview is to ensure that the best fit for the role. Interview is likely to include invitation to describe previous experiences with some scenario-based questions with the aim to evaluate candidates against selection criteria which include:

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in the rural context.
• Highly effective communication and collaboration skills in the clinical setting.
• Clinical competence commensurate with the postgraduate role.