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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: MD02- $367,430 - $715,909 p.a pro rata Total Indicative Remuneration Salary (subject to private practice arrangements)
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Part Time, Contracted Role up to 30 Jun 2029

About the Role

As a Consultant – Renal and Transplantation Service, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of the Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service (CNARTS). Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical services across the renal network, ensuring excellence in patient outcomes and the ongoing development of renal medicine services within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN).

In this role, you will contribute to all aspects of clinical care, education, and service improvement while aligning with CALHN policies and the professional standards of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). You will also support regional renal services, collaborating closely with country health teams to deliver specialist care across South Australia. This position offers the opportunity to lead innovation, mentor junior clinicians, and make a lasting impact on renal health across both metropolitan and regional communities.

About You

You are a dedicated and accomplished nephrologist with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and clinical leadership. Your expertise in managing complex renal conditions is matched by your collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.

• Educational/Vocational Qualifications: Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Nephrology (or equivalent) and registrable as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Clinical Expertise & Experience: Extensive experience across nephrology disciplines, including chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and transplant care, with participation in multidisciplinary clinical meetings.

• Leadership & Professional Integrity: Proven leadership in clinical teams, with a commitment to quality improvement, teaching, and ongoing professional development.

• Knowledge & Interpersonal Skills: Deep understanding of renal medicine in a teaching hospital setting, combined with strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and patient-focused decision-making.

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: 920426

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 5^th December 2025

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

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