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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Salary MDP-3   $146,555 - $152,416 p.a.
• Salary MDP-2   $87,934 - $142,159 p.a.
• Full-time temporary

Duration of the training program: 12 months from 7/8/24 up to 5/8/25

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

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

Why not come to South Australia largest health network and experience Emergency medicine in Central Adelaide whilst enjoying all the region has to offer?

Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” Adelaide is a culinary playground with a delicious mix of fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. South Australia is home to 18 wine regions and has officially been named a Great Wine Capital of the World. With a world class festival and events calendar that spans the whole year. Think festivals dedicated to Australia's most watched game, or all things culinary excellence; Australia's biggest cycling race, international sporting debuts or the world's second largest arts festival. There's a reason why South Australia is known as the festival state.

About the Role:

The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is South Australia's largest accredited teaching hospital. It is the major trauma centre for South Australia, treating over 1700 trauma patients per year with 25% of these being classed as having serious injury. It has a catchment area for trauma that includes all of South Australia, plus adjacent sections of the neighbouring states. With opportunities for eligible trainees to rotate through the Trauma service and job opportunities with the Toxicology service.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), 20 minutes west of the CBD, is a 307 bed acute care teaching hospital, with the ED seeing approximately 125 patients a day, along with a varied case-mix including paediatrics and gynaecology. A new upgrade is in progress to include a new ED, in addition new operating theatres, day surgery suite, outpatient clinics, medical imaging services and intensive care unit.  

Medical officers are well supported by consultant medical staff at both sites, with a consultant presence for at least 16 hours/day, with consultants on call and easily and willingly available during the night. Medical officers at CALHN have the opportunity to complete an Emergency Medicine Certificate. This is a 6-month formal qualification with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, which is recognised overseas.  

Benefits of Working at CALHN

From salary packaging to a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you will find there are many benefits of working with Central Adelaide Local Health Network.

• Salary packaging: Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• Professional Development Allowances of up to $8,500 & Professional Development leave.
• Attractive Relocation allowances available.
• 5 weeks paid annual/recreation leave per year.
• Training is given a high priority, with protected paid teaching time available to both ACEM Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.
• Guidance/support provided through employment requirements e.g. working visa, medical registration.

• Onsite car parking available.
• Ability to sponsor both Training (407) and Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visas.
• An experienced consultant supervisor provided to support you along your career journey.
• Diversity and inclusion: CALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
• Opportunity for career development across Central Adelaide Local Health Network.