Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater

• Lead capability uplift across a major national mental health service, shaping the skills and confidence of practitioners delivering CBT at scale.
  
• Drive innovation at the intersection of clinical excellence and digital health, supported by a mission-led organisation renowned for research, education and care.
  
• Build a national training program from the ground up, partnering with leading educators, clinical experts and digital mental health innovators.
  

St Vincent's to Deliver Australia's New Free Digital Mental Health Service

St Vincent's is proud to partner with the Australian Government to help Australians access fast, free digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check In service, launching on 1 January 2026.

This new national digital mental health program will support people experiencing stress, distress or anxiety by providing rapid access to evidence-based low-intensity CBT and qualified practitioners. The service empowers people to improve their mental wellbeing early, reducing the need for longer-term care and helping them get well sooner.





About St Vincent's

St Vincent's Health Australia-Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider-is shaping the future of compassionate, connected and digitally-enabled care. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, our mission is clear: to ensure every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care. St Vincent's Virtual & Home (SVVH) leads our national virtual and at-home services, driving innovation, access and excellence in digital health.





Your New Role

As the Training Lead - National Digital Mental Health, you will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive national training program that supports practitioners to deliver safe, evidence-based CBT within a digital-first environment. You will work closely with leadership, governance teams and external partners to ensure a high-performing, confident and capable national workforce.



This opportunity is open for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane locations. Fixed Term role for two years from commencement date.





Role Classification: This role will be classified as Mercer Grade 5 or under the relevant Health Professionals or Nurses Award, subject to the qualifications, registration and experience of the successful applicant.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead national training and capability development, including onboarding, CBT training, supervision structures and evidence-based education frameworks.
  
• Design high-quality digital learning resources, such as manuals, e-learning modules and competency tools aligned with clinical governance and safety standards.
  
• Assess workforce learning needs and deliver targeted education to build CBT capability, digital literacy, trauma-informed practice and sound clinical decision-making.
  
• Implement evaluation and feedback systems to measure training impact, workforce confidence and service quality, using insights to continuously improve programs.
  
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, governance and training partners to ensure national workforce readiness and consistent, high-quality service delivery.
  
• Monitor and report learning metrics, support accreditation processes and contribute to governance forums and quality improvement activities.
  
• Build constructive partnerships with government bodies, training providers, sector organisations and community groups.
  
• Model leadership, professionalism and continuous learning, contributing to broader digital mental health initiatives.
  

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6-12 months, success in this role will look like:

• A fully implemented national training and onboarding program, with practitioners reporting increased confidence in delivering low-intensity CBT.
  
• Consistent, high-quality learning resources and capability frameworks being used across the national workforce.
  
• Strong practitioner engagement, with high completion rates and positive feedback across training modules and supervision activities.
  
• Improved workforce capability metrics, demonstrating strengthened clinical decision-making, digital literacy and person-centred practice.
  
• Clear evaluation data and insights informing continuous improvement and shaping future training strategy.
  
• Highly effective partnerships with clinical leaders, governance teams and external training providers.
  
• Evidence of uplifted care quality and service consistency, supported by a well-trained, confident and connected practitioner workforce.
  

About You

Essential

• Demonstrated success developing and delivering structured training and professional development programs.
  
• Strong knowledge of innovative education approaches, e-learning tools and digital training platforms.
  
• Experience in CBT training (highly desirable).
  
• Understanding of clinical governance, safety and quality requirements.
  
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
  
• Highly motivated, adaptable and able to lead within evolving digital and clinical environments.
  
• High digital literacy, including experience with learning management systems.
  
• Strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary ways of working.
  

Desirable

• Relevant mental health experience including assessment, CBT intervention or counselling.
  
• Post-graduate qualifications in training, psychology, mental health, nursing or related fields.
  

Why Work for St Vincent's?

• Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence
  
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free)
  
• Hybrid and flexible work options
  
• Supportive and collaborative culture
  
• Opportunities for leadership development, education pathways and career progression
  

Because you're like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play a vital role in and continue to support.





Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.





Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. This affirmative action allows a specific position within St Vincent's to be available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals.



Want to know more?

To find out more about this opportunity or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Tara Laursen- Implementation Lead - National Digital Mental Health at tara.laursen@svha.org.au




Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about building capability, strengthening digital mental health care and shaping a national CBT-based workforce, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter.





We will be assessing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier than the listed closing date.

Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; Strive for Something Greater

• Lead capability uplift across a major national mental health service, shaping the skills and confidence of practitioners delivering CBT at scale.
• Drive innovation at the intersection of clinical excellence and digital health, supported by a mission-led organisation renowned for research, education and care.
• Build a national training program from the ground up, partnering with leading educators, clinical experts and digital mental health innovators.

St Vincent's to Deliver Australia's New Free Digital Mental Health Service

St Vincent's is proud to partner with the Australian Government to help Australians access fast, free digital mental health support through the new Medicare Mental Health Check In service, launching on 1 January 2026.

This new national digital mental health program will support people experiencing stress, distress or anxiety by providing rapid access to evidence-based low-intensity CBT and qualified practitioners. The service empowers people to improve their mental wellbeing early, reducing the need for longer-term care and helping them get well sooner.





About St Vincent's

St Vincent's Health Australia-Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider-is shaping the future of compassionate, connected and digitally-enabled care. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1857, our mission is clear: to ensure every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care. St Vincent's Virtual & Home (SVVH) leads our national virtual and at-home services, driving innovation, access and excellence in digital health.





Your New Role

As the Training Lead - National Digital Mental Health, you will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive national training program that supports practitioners to deliver safe, evidence-based CBT within a digital-first environment. You will work closely with leadership, governance teams and external partners to ensure a high-performing, confident and capable national workforce.



This opportunity is open for Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane locations. Fixed Term role for two years from commencement date.





Role Classification: This role will be classified as Mercer Grade 5 or under the relevant Health Professionals or Nurses Award, subject to the qualifications, registration and experience of the successful applicant.



Key Responsibilities

• Lead national training and capability development, including onboarding, CBT training, supervision structures and evidence-based education frameworks.
• Design high-quality digital learning resources, such as manuals, e-learning modules and competency tools aligned with clinical governance and safety standards.
• Assess workforce learning needs and deliver targeted education to build CBT capability, digital literacy, trauma-informed practice and sound clinical decision-making.
• Implement evaluation and feedback systems to measure training impact, workforce confidence and service quality, using insights to continuously improve programs.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, governance and training partners to ensure national workforce readiness and consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Monitor and report learning metrics, support accreditation processes and contribute to governance forums and quality improvement activities.
• Build constructive partnerships with government bodies, training providers, sector organisations and community groups.
• Model leadership, professionalism and continuous learning, contributing to broader digital mental health initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6-12 months, success in this role will look like:

• A fully implemented national training and onboarding program, with practitioners reporting increased confidence in delivering low-intensity CBT.
• Consistent, high-quality learning resources and capability frameworks being used across the national workforce.
• Strong practitioner engagement, with high completion rates and positive feedback across training modules and supervision activities.
• Improved workforce capability metrics, demonstrating strengthened clinical decision-making, digital literacy and person-centred practice.
• Clear evaluation data and insights informing continuous improvement and shaping future training strategy.
• Highly effective partnerships with clinical leaders, governance teams and external training providers.
• Evidence of uplifted care quality and service consistency, supported by a well-trained, confident and connected practitioner workforce.

About You

Essential

• Demonstrated success developing and delivering structured training and professional development programs.
• Strong knowledge of innovative education approaches, e-learning tools and digital training platforms.
• Experience in CBT training (highly desirable).
• Understanding of clinical governance, safety and quality requirements.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and able to lead within evolving digital and clinical environments.
• High digital literacy, including experience with learning management systems.
• Strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary ways of working.

Desirable

• Relevant mental health experience including assessment, CBT intervention or counselling.
• Post-graduate qualifications in training, psychology, mental health, nursing or related fields.

Why Work for St Vincent's?

• Mission-led organisation grounded in compassion, justice, integrity and excellence
• Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 tax free)
• Hybrid and flexible work options
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for leadership development, education pathways and career progression

Because you're like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our employees and volunteers, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play a vital role in and continue to support.





Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.





Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. This affirmative action allows a specific position within St Vincent's to be available exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals.



Want to know more?

To find out more about this opportunity or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:

Tara Laursen- Implementation Lead - National Digital Mental Health at tara.laursen@svha.org.au




Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about building capability, strengthening digital mental health care and shaping a national CBT-based workforce, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with an up-to-date CV and a cover letter.





We will be assessing applications as they are received and may close the advert earlier than the listed closing date.

EDUCATION & QUALITY SUPERVISOR 

Permanent Part Time Opportunity at our aged care facility in Drummoyne.

About the role

With a strong understanding of quality care, you lead innovation, promote team spirit and inspire continual improvement. In doing so, you will develop and deliver best practice clinical care education consistent with BaptistCare policy.

This position is permanent part time role offering 45 hours per fortnight.

Skills and experience

• Hold current registration with relevant professional body AHPRA 
• Hold Certificate IV Training and Assessment or equivalent OR willing to complete
• Minimum of 4 years’ post-graduate nursing experience
• Be experienced in applying adult learning principles and competencies in teaching and program development
• Have highly developed relationship building, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Have knowledge of the Aged Care Accreditation Standards and experience delivering learning outcomes under the Aged Care Accreditation Standards

Why Join Us?

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment.

We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $15900, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing.

Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options.

Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice.

Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

Culture

People enjoy working at BaptistCare because they love what they do and the communities we help.  With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.  Our 4000 staff are our most important resource and we take you and your career seriously. We want to provide you with a working environment and culture that supports you in your career journey and growth.

About Us

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia.  Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration MD2 Salary $367,430 - $715,909 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Temporary appointment up to 3 Years  

CALHN Medical Director - Surgery 1 Program

About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.

In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes. This role allows you to focus on leading people, shaping services, and influencing the future direction of surgical care.

The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.

About You
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision-making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

You will also bring:

• Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management, and workforce leadership.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation, and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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: 922178

Enquiries to:

Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services

E-mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 4th January 2026.

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

 922178 Medical Director S1 Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines