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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

  Duration of the training program: 12 months from 2/2/26 up to 3/8/27

  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

  Join Our Team as an ICU Medical Practitioner

  Are you ready to take the final step toward becoming an Intensive Care Specialist? At the Royal Adelaide Hospital, we’re offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to our dynamic Intensive Care Services while completing the College of Intensive Care Medicine’s Transition Year program. In this role, you’ll hone both your clinical and non-clinical expertise under the guidance of our supportive Consultant team, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the challenges and rewards of a specialist career in Intensive Care Medicine.

  Beyond clinical excellence, you’ll have the chance to lead a clinical support portfolio in areas like research, education, organ donation, end-of-life care, ultrasound/echocardiography, or clinical governance. Supported by experienced supervisors, this role is designed to empower your growth and provide a solid foundation for your future in Intensive Care. Join us in shaping the future of critical care while working within a collaborative, innovative, and patient-centred environment.

  About You

  We’re looking for an experienced and passionate professional ready to make a significant impact as an ICU Medical Practitioner. To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Qualifications: Eligibility for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and satisfaction of the College of Intensive Care Medicine’s criteria for entry into the Transition Year program.
  • Skills and Attributes: A commitment to high-quality patient care, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, flexibility in dynamic clinical environments, and excellent oral and written communication abilities.
  • Experience: Proven training and experience in resuscitation, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
  • Knowledge: A solid understanding of clinical standards and their application in intensive care settings.

  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.

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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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 ensure enquiries and expression of interests are directed to Dr Krish Sundararajan, ICU Head Of Unit (Krishnaswamy.Sundararajan@sa.gov.au) prior to applying.
• 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:  907967

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Tuesday 30 June 2026

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

 907967 CALHN Transition Year Position short 2025 May.pdf

 907967 RD ICU Medical Practitioner - Transition Year.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines