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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2  $367,430 - $715,909 p.a. (pro rata) (Subject to private practice agreement)
• Temporary up to 6 months and part-time working 3.25 hours per week 

About the Role

Step into a role where your expertise truly makes a difference. As a Cardiology Consultant with CALHN, you will be part of a dynamic, collaborative team committed to delivering safe, evidence-based and patient-centred cardiac care. You’ll have the opportunity to provide high-quality clinical services to patients across our Cardiology Unit, contributing to innovative models of care and shaping best practice in the design and delivery of cardiology services. Your leadership and clinical insight will help ensure every patient receives the compassionate, world-class care they deserve.

This role also offers an exciting platform for academic and professional growth. You will play an integral part in expanding our basic and clinical trials research program, with a particular focus on the emerging intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cardiovascular disease. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to teaching and training within the department, helping nurture the next generation of cardiology clinicians and researchers. If you’re passionate about advancing cardiac medicine while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to welcome you to CALHN.

About You

You are an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking cardiology professional who is committed to excellence in patient care, research and continuous improvement.

• Highly qualified clinician with MBBS (or equivalent), specialist registration with AHPRA, and ideally an MD, PhD or higher degree in a relevant field.

• Proven expertise in cardiology, including clinical management of cardiovascular disease, involvement in research and clinical trials, and interest or experience in Artificial Intelligence applications.

• Strong communicator and team player with exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving clinical and organisational needs.

• Committed to professionalism and quality, demonstrating leadership in teaching or supervision, dedication to personal development, active participation in quality improvement, and adherence to professional standards and best practice.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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:  915865

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 14 December 2025

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

 915865 Cardiology Consultant.pdf

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