• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• Salary MDP-2 $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary positions

Duration of the training program: 12 months.

Term of the Contract: 3 Years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement

Please note for successful applicants employed on a VISA, the contract will be inline with the visa expiry date, not the full 3 Year term.

At the end of the training program, CALHN will work with the employee to find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the 3 year contract

About the Role

Join the dedicated team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Central Adelaide Local Health Network – CALHN), where your expertise as a Medical Practitioner will directly contribute to the health and wellbeing of South Australians. You will be part of a dynamic, supportive environment that offers a comprehensive range of high-quality, accessible hospital and related services. Your role will not only involve the delivery of exceptional patient care but also the promotion of healthier lifestyles within the broader community, encouraging individuals to take an active role in their wellbeing.

At CALHN, we value innovation, collaboration, and continual learning. You will have the opportunity to engage with world-class teaching and research initiatives, supported by a team committed to clinical excellence and professional growth. Whether you are looking to advance your career or make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, this is your chance to be part of a respected organisation that is shaping the future of healthcare in South Australia.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a combination of clinical competence, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset, alongside the following essential requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical competence, sound communication skills, and the ability to recognise personal and professional limitations.
• Commitment to quality improvement, safe practices, and working respectfully within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, personal integrity, and a willingness to accept and act on constructive feedback.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 901508

Enquiries to:

Layla Dungey

Position: Team Leader
Phone: 7074 5505
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 6 June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

901508 RD MDP-2.pdf

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