A new campaign has been launched to attract health workers from interstate or overseas to come and make South Australia their new homes, with incentives of up to $15,000 to help them make up their minds.
The State Government said the new For Work. For Life advertising campaign was aimed at enticing more nurses, midwives, doctors, mental health professionals, specialists and a range of allied and scientific health workers from interstate or overseas for the next three months.
The Government said the campaign would involve advertisements in industry publications and social media targeting health workers by promoting competitive pay, career opportunities and an enviable lifestyle, highlighting the State’s world-class beaches and nature.
To coincide with the campaign, the Government is also offering financial incentives for those who relocate here, as well as for existing workers who move from metro to country regions within SA to fill gaps.
Premier, Peter Malinaukas said successful applicants who signed contracts with SA Health before the end of this year would be eligible for financial reimbursements of up to $15,000, which would help cover relocation costs such as travel, short-term accommodation and other reasonable expenses.
“These additional doctors, nurses, ambos and other workers are vital in helping us open the hundreds of extra beds needed to deliver a better health system,” Mr Malinaukas said.
“South Australia is a great place to live and work, and we hope this new campaign will attract even more staff to come here,” he said.
Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Chris Picton said South Australia was a fantastic place to live and work and the recruitment campaign would highlight what the State had to offer to health professionals across the globe.
“We know there can be financial barriers for people considering relocating, and we hope the combination of supports through these reimbursements and the promotion of our brilliant state will encourage health professionals to consider a successful life and career in South Australia,” Mr Picton said.
“The UK Government has been at loggerheads with its junior doctors – and our much more attractive pay and conditions make it very appealing for more of those doctors to now make the move, “Mr Picton said.
