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• Queen Elizabeth Hospital / Woodville 5011
• Salary: ASO6 $98,478 to $104,165 
• Salary: RN3 $125,183 to $130,779
• 12-Month Temporary Contract

About the Role

Be part of shaping the next generation of doctors at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), where education and healthcare excellence go hand in hand. CALHN is seeking Medical Education Officers to lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality educational programs for Interns within a dynamic teaching hospital environment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

In this role, you will coordinate orientation, simulation sessions, teaching programs, and professional development workshops while ensuring alignment with the Australian Medical Council (AMC) framework and national standards. You’ll also contribute to policy innovation, accreditation support, and the advancement of medical education across the network.

Whether you're from a nursing (RN3) or administration (ASO6) background, this is a unique opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence the future of healthcare by delivering exceptional intern education and supporting doctors at the beginning of their medical careers.

About You

To succeed, you will be an experienced healthcare educator or leader with a passion for professional development and education. You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field – OR – Registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (RN3 stream).

• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to drive educational innovation and continuous improvement.

• Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate training programs within clinical or health education settings.

• Subject to relevant clearance and vaccination requirements

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 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: 914671

Enquiries to:

Name: Layla Dungey

Position: Team Leader

Phone:070745505

Email: layla.dungey@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm 3rd October 2025

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

914671 - Medical Education Officer ASO-6.pdf

914671 - Medical Education Officer RN3.pdf

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