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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Consultant Pain Management Unit

• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5011
• Salary: MD2- $366,927 / $490,911 p.a. (pro-rata) Total Indicative Remuneration Salary + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary - Part Time (22.50 hours per week) 

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

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

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

About the Role

Join CALHN as a Consultant/Senior Consultant – Pain Medicine and deliver specialist, physician-led care for people experiencing acute, persistent and cancer-related pain. Work within an interdisciplinary team while helping shape high-quality pain services, education and future models of care.

• Deliver specialist pain care across inpatient, outpatient and outreach settings
• Provide consults, procedures, non-invasive neuromodulation and group-based care
• Collaborate with medical, nursing, surgical and allied health teams
• Supervise and support trainee medical officers
• Drive service improvement, teaching, research and clinical practice

About You

You are a collaborative and highly skilled Pain Medicine specialist committed to clinical excellence, patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold an MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Hold AHPRA specialist registration in Pain Medicine
• Hold FFPMANZCA or an equivalent specialist qualification
• Bring expertise in complex inpatient and outpatient pain care
• Demonstrate clinical teaching and quality improvement experience

Benefits of joining CALHN:
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Make your money go further: salary packaging up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Professional development: Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career
• Priority Training: Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time
• Employment Guidance: Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration
• Recognition and growth: celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid annual/recreation leave each year plus professional development leave
• Health, fitness and wellbeing support: Fitness Passport access and the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Diversity and 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   949276 - RD for Consultant Pain Management Unit.pdf

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 

Curious about this role?  
Connect with Andrew Whalan, Roster Manager
E: Andrew.Whalan2@sa.gov.au

Apply Now 
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Monday, 5 October 2026

Kind regards,

Job Ref: 949276

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information 

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