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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary   MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary 

Duration of the training program: 12 months from 2/2/26 up to 31/1/27

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 member of a multidisciplinary team, you will assume the supervised, clinical management of patients under the direct care of the Clinical Pharmacology team. You will be a member of the Multidisciplinary Ambulatory Consulting Service involved in the management of patients with multiple medical diseases. In this service, you will have a major role undertaking assessment and treatment of patients. Accepting clinical responsibility under gradually diminishing supervision, you will contribute to the management of patients and provide appropriate and timely emotional support to families of patients.

You will also be involved in a number of educational roles for medical students, pharmacists and other clinical staff, and be involved in medication governance such as contributing to the Central Adelaide Drug committee, the South Australian Formulary Committee, and the Investigational Drug Subcommittee.  You will also be involved in clinical research, as this is a fundamental part of Clinical Pharmacology. The Royal Adelaide Hospital offers a challenging, diverse and a rewarding career with ample opportunities for professional development and advancement. As South Australia's largest accredited teaching hospital, we provide the people of South Australia and nearby states and territories with outstanding medical care and rehabilitation.

You will have successful completion of the Royal Australasian Fellowship (FRACP) exam, both written and clinical, and be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner. With demonstrated competence in clinical pharmacology, you will have a high level of personal and professional integrity and commitment to quality improvement and safe practice. Adaptable to change and willing to accept constructive feedback on performance from senior staff, you will work well as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

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:  907898

Enquiries to:

Polina Marinov

Position: Senior Administration Officer
Phone: 7074 2529
E-mail: Polina.Marinov@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 7^th August 2025

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

 907898 RD Advanced Trainee - Clinical Pharmacology 2025-26 - CALHN.pdf

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