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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2  $367,430 - $715,909 p.a. (pro rata) (Subject to private practice agreement)
• Full-time temporary from 15/6/26 up to 31/8/26 

Grow Your Medical Career With Us
Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Step into a senior consult role shaping infectious diseases care across CALHN. You’ll lead inpatient and outpatient consults, build strong unit partnerships, grow research and teaching, and help steer infection control and smart antibiotic use.

Duties

• Deliver expert consult care for complex infectious disease cases
• Lead inpatient and outpatient clinical services
• Guide and supervise trainee medical officers
• Partner with teams across medicine, nursing and support
• Drive research, teaching and specialty knowledge growth
• Support infection control and hospital epidemiology practice

About You

You’re a specialist clinician ready to lead, collaborate and grow infectious diseases care through expert practice, teaching and research.

• You hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• You hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• You bring strong clinical skill in infectious diseases care
• You contribute to research, teaching and quality improvement
• You work well in teams and adapt to change with integrity

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    930094 RD Infectious Diseases Consultant.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 8 March 2026
Job Ref:  930094

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Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position