• 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

-

• Hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completed a recognised 12-month internship
• Demonstrated clinical competency and an ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management and evidence of sound working knowledge of legal and ethical obligations governing medical practice
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and problem solving skills in the clinical setting as part of a multidisciplinary team

• 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.

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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

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International applicant guidelines

We’re looking for a sales professional who thrives on building relationships and winning business in the healthcare sector. This is a field-based, hands-on role managing an established aged care portfolio while opening new opportunities with OTs, community providers, and private clients across NSW.

You’ll be the go-to person for clients, helping them solve real challenges, match the right solutions, and improve mobility, independence, and quality of life. If you love driving results, supporting customers, and being on the road, this is your next career move.

What you’ll own:

• Build and strengthen key relationships with aged care groups, community providers, and decision-makers.

• Drive sales growth across existing accounts and develop new opportunities.

• Deliver hands-on support and guidance for Occupational Therapists and private clients.

• Run product demos, training sessions, and commercial initiatives.

• Manage your NSW territory with a strategic, results-driven approach.

• Keep a pulse on the market, competitors, and opportunities to stay ahead.

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years in sales or account management, ideally in healthcare, medical equipment, or pharma.

• Proven success with dealer networks, multi-site accounts, or complex B2B sales.

• Strong commercial acumen and data-driven approach to territory management.

• Comfortable traveling across NSW to meet clients and attend events.

• Experience with Occupational Therapists or community/NDIS markets is a big plus.

• Confident communicator, proactive, reliable, and results focused.

Why this role:

• $100K - $120K Base Salary, Superannuation on top with a company Van + Comms

• Supportive, agile environment where initiative is valued.

• Career growth, training, and professional development opportunities.

• Autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact.

• Represent a trusted healthcare brand and help clients improve lives.

If you’re a relationship-driven, on-the-road sales pro who loves making a difference, this role is for you.

How to Apply
Click APPLY or send your resume directly to nick@salexo.com.au. For a confidential discussion, call me on 02 9922 9611.

NB: All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 business days.