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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Surgery & Perioperative Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $105,751 - $183,187 MDP2/3 (pro rata) | Full Time, Contract in line with the SMOEA. 

2026 SALHN Fellowship in General and GI surgery with SALHN!

As a 2026 SALHN Fellow in General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, you'll have the remarkable opportunity to work alongside world-class surgeons and medical professionals at the renowned Flinders Medical Centre. This esteemed position will allow you to contribute to cutting-edge surgical procedures, engage in groundbreaking research initiatives, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care within the dynamic Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Embrace this chance to elevate your expertise, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals seeking exceptional healthcare services.

About the role: 

Reporting to the HoU for the General & Gastro-Intestinal Unit, some of your duties as the Fellow may involve:

• Involvement in a wide variety of elective and emergency surgery cases. 
• Daily fellow-led ward rounds Monday-Friday.
• Presence at Consultant Post-Take Ward Rounds. 
• Participation in the education and training of the junior medical staff an undergraduate clinical teaching when required. 

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent degree registerable with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
• FRACS (equivalent).
• Clinical experience and competence in the practice of surgery as expected for level of training.
• Research experience and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Surgical skills appropriate to level of training.
• Several publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Competency in a range of routine and common procedural ward-based skills.
• High level skills in problem solving and decision making at both the clinical and the individual level.
• Commitment to clinical audit and participation in continuing medical education activities.
• Ability to act as a role model for medical students and junior medical staff and have good teaching skills.
• Experience in self-directed research activity.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Michelle Dunmill, Secretary, (08) 8204 6997, Michelle.Dunmill@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 27th May 2025

Attachments:

• 897703 2026 SALHN Fellow - General & GI Surgery Unit - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 897703