• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: MDP2 - $89,253.00- $144,291.00p.a. (pro-rata) + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Part Time, Contracted Role up to 12 months

About the Role

As the Joint Replacement Fellow, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients requiring complex joint replacement procedures. Working under the guidance of the Head of Unit and senior orthopaedic consultants, you will provide day-to-day management of inpatients and outpatients, ensuring excellence in clinical practice. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to further develop your expertise in joint replacement surgery while contributing to multidisciplinary patient care within a leading orthopaedic unit.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will supervise and support the professional development of Resident Medical Officers and Interns, assist with postgraduate teaching, and actively contribute to departmental research programs. You will also lead designated projects and participate in clinical review programs aimed at continuous quality improvement. This role provides a dynamic environment to expand your surgical skills, advance academic interests, and make a meaningful contribution to patient outcomes in orthopaedics.

About You

You are a highly skilled orthopaedic surgeon with advanced expertise in joint replacement and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Your leadership, teaching, and research experience complement your ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary hospital environment while contributing to service improvement and innovation.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

MBBS or equivalent, registrable with AHPRA, with completion of specialist orthopaedic surgical training, ATLS (or equivalent), and advanced fracture management courses.

Proven ability to supervise, direct and support junior medical staff while fostering respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Strong clinical, communication, and organisational skills, with experience in managing hospital medical services and resolving complex challenges.

Demonstrated research achievements, sound knowledge of hospital systems, and understanding of workplace safety and Equal Opportunity principles.

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.
• 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: 908604

Enquiries to:

Ann Brandenburg

Phone: 7074 2329

E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 8th August 2025

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

908604 Joint Fellow Role Description.pdf

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