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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary   MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary from 1/6/26 up to 30/6/27 

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Vitreo-Retina Fellow to join our Ophthalmology team at Royal Adelaide Hospital. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality clinical care to both inpatient and outpatient patients under the guidance of experienced consultants. You will play an integral part in delivering exceptional patient care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to clinical decision-making in the vitreo-retina specialty.

As a Vitreo-Retina Fellow, you will also support junior medical staff, ensuring a high standard of clinical practice and fostering a positive learning environment. You will have the opportunity to enhance your clinical and teaching skills through active participation in departmental teaching and training programs. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise in vitreo-retina while contributing to the education of the next generation of medical professionals.

About You

You are a dedicated and compassionate medical professional with a commitment to high standards of care and continuous improvement. Your ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and effectively communicate ensures the best patient outcomes.

• MBBS or equivalent, registerable with AHPRA

• High clinical practice standards with a focus on quality improvement

• Experience supervising and teaching junior medical staff

• Strong understanding of patient rights, professional integrity, and adaptability

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 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:  903879

Enquiries to:

Kirsti Georgeff  Telephone:  7074 2391
Email:  Kirsti.Georgeff@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 13 June 2025

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

 903879 RD Vitreo Retina Fellow 2026.pdf

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