• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Woodville
• Salary  MDP2 - $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple temporary contract positions  

Term of the Contract: 3 Years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement.

The initial placement is for 6 months in the Mental Health Rehabilitation Service, following which successful candidates will rotate through other posts in line with training and service requirements, for the term of contract of 3 years.

Exciting career opportunity in mental health rehabilitation!

We’re looking for health professionals to join us as we open a new, state-of-the-art Mental Health Rehabilitation Service (MHRS) at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).

This is your chance to be part of a new patient focussed service that prioritises recovery and the delivery of best-practice, trauma-informed care in a brand new 24-bed building. If you’re passionate about being part of a safe and connected organisation and looking for a rewarding career in mental health, apply today!

About the Role

Be part of a transformative mental health initiative at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). The MHRS at TQEH offers evidence-based, high-quality rehabilitation services tailored to the needs of consumers across the CALHN catchment.

In this role, the Psychiatry Registrar will collaborate with inpatient, community, and rehabilitation teams to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care that supports recovery and community integration. Working within a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, you’ll play a key role in enhancing consumer wellbeing, promoting independence, and driving positive outcomes. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to service development, continuous quality improvement, and clinical education in a modern, purpose-built facility.

For more information about the role, and essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required, please refer to the role description.

About You

You’re a values-driven medical professional who brings empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to supporting people on their recovery journey. You approach your work with curiosity, compassion, and a strong sense of purpose, and you’re motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner, and a strong foundation in medical and mental health practice.

• A person-centred approach with the ability to listen, communicate with empathy, and support consumers and their families with dignity and respect.

• A collaborative mindset, valuing teamwork and shared decision-making across disciplines to provide holistic and inclusive care.

• A commitment to continuous learning, equity, and safe practice, grounded in an understanding of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented principles.

If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you!

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 attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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.
• Health and fitness benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey.

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:

• 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: 903858

Enquiries to:

Dr Rebecca Kurlinkus

Director of Training, CALHN

Phone: (08) 7087 1000

Email: Rebecca.kurlinkus@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday 13^th July 2025

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

 903858 RD Psychiatry Registrar-TQEH Mental Health Rehabilitation Service MDP2.pdf

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