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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• Salary  MD-2   $227,591 - $299,884 p.a.
• These are casual positions being paid at an hourly rate + 25% casual leave loading

About the Role

As a Respiratory Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional clinical care in Respiratory Medicine, ensuring high standards of practice and patient outcomes. You will play a key role in supervising and training medical undergraduates and postgraduate trainees, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals. Your expertise will also extend to respiratory procedural work, requiring advanced technical skills and the ability to manage complex cases with confidence and precision.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will be actively involved in clinical research, contributing to advancements in Respiratory Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact both in patient care and the development of future medical practitioners, all while engaging in ground breaking research in the field.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Respiratory Consultant with a strong commitment to patient care, education, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess the following key qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with specialist qualifications and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and the community.
• Proven experience in respiratory practice, with expertise in respiratory procedural work and clinical practice.
• Strong interest in education, research, and community involvement, with the ability to generate enthusiasm and drive in both medical and non-medical staff.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

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

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

Job ref:  892522

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 13 February 2026

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

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