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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary  MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary 
• Position will be a 12-month contract located at Pt Augusta Hospital & Regional Health Service

Duration of the training program: 12 months from 3/2/25 - 1/2/26 

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.                        

About the role

As a General Surgery Registrar, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care across inpatient, emergency, and surgical settings. Working closely with Consultants, you will manage the assessment and treatment of patients, ensuring timely and accurate clinical decisions. You will be the first point of contact for new referrals from the Emergency Department and wards, contributing to both elective and emergency surgical care.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will be involved in ongoing patient management, assisting in theatre, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. This role also provides opportunities for professional development through active involvement in teaching and continuing education activities, supporting your growth as a surgical clinician.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. 
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

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:

• 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 compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref:  907679

Enquiries to:

Melissa Murray

Telephone:  0412 095 899

melissa.murray@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 18^th July 2025

Attachments

 907679 ASU Pt Augusta Service Registrar.pdf

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