• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Surgery & Perioperative Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $105,751 - $171,579 MDP2 p.a. (pro rata)
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $172,094 - $183,187 MDP3 p.a. (pro rata)
• Full-Time Contract, Up to 3 years 

Colorectal Excellence: SALHN Seeks Exceptional Fellow

Elevate your surgical expertise with the prestigious 2026 SALHN Colorectal Fellowship. Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment at the esteemed Flinders Medical Centre, performing colonoscopies, assisting in complex procedures, and providing exceptional patient care. This is an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the advancement of colorectal care in South Australia.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role is responsible for the provision of high-quality care to patients while working in the wards and other areas such as theatres, the Endoscopy Unit, investigational and procedural areas, emergency department and outpatients. Duties for the role will include:

• In association with Unit Registrars, supervise the resident staff and students on a day-to-day basis ensuring ready availability to provide advice and guidance. In doing this, the Fellow will ensure that the registrar, residents, and interns are clearly aware of their tasks,
• The Colorectal Senior Registrar will be involved in a wide variety of elective and emergency surgical cases. All cases require consultant involvement prior to surgery occurring, 
• Either the Registrar or the Senior Registrar is expected to perform a ward round each day of the weekend (ideally when on call).

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner,
• Successfully passed FRACS or equivalent,
• RACS Fellow with colorectal interest and GESA accredited for colonoscopies or equivalent (preferred), 
• Ability to work as a member of a team and ability to supervisor more junior medical staff. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation as Advanced Trainee will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.

This is a single vacancy, with two possible appointment classifications. The successful applicants will be appointed in the position appropriate to their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Want To Know More? Contact: Beryl Sutton, SAPOM Administrative Officer, (08) 8204 4253, Beryl.Sutton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 3 July 2025

Attachments:

• 901044- 2026 SALHN Colorectal Fellow Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits.  We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 901044