• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• MD2 Salary $365,798 - $713,692 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
• Part Time (0.5FTE), Up to 3 Year Appointment

CALHN Medical Director – Clinical Governance

Join our Senior Leadership Team at Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Are you a visionary clinician ready to shape the future of healthcare? Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s Senior Leadership Team and lead with purpose in delivering clinical excellence and innovation.

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Director – Clinical Governance to join our leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Executive Director, Medical Services and Clinical Governance, this pivotal role will lead the Safety and Quality Unit with a strong focus on driving continuous improvement in the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care across CALHN. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and executing strategies and projects initiated by CALHN and SA Health, while also taking the lead in addressing key areas of clinical concern as identified by executive leadership.

This is a unique opportunity to influence clinical excellence by spearheading initiatives that enhance healthcare quality, reduce unwarranted variation in practice, and improve patient outcomes. The role carries responsibility for analysing and responding to outcome data, and supporting robust governance systems. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through strategic leadership and evidence-based improvement, we invite you to make a meaningful impact in this high-profile position.

The 0.5 FTE allocated to this role is dedicated solely to managerial duties, with no clinical practice component.

About You

You are a forward-thinking clinical leader who is passionate about improving health outcomes through strong governance, evidence-based practice, and collaborative engagement. You will bring deep expertise in clinical governance, an ability to work across complex healthcare systems, and a proven track record of engaging clinicians in quality improvement initiatives. Your leadership will inspire accountability, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong clinical leadership with the ability to engage, support and influence clinicians at all levels to promote a culture of safety, review, and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in clinical governance, including risk management, quality systems, and interpretation of clinical outcome data to guide service improvements.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, consult effectively, and manage complex issues involving medico-legal matters, coronial cases and complaints.
• Strategic and operational capability, including expertise in aligning clinical services with evidence-based guidelines, driving organisational change, and contributing to CALHN’s strategic vision.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

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 submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV). 
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening. 
• 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.

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Application Requirements

Please submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV). 

Applications Close

11:55pm Wednesday 11th June 2025

Contact Information

For further information please contact:

Dr. Sarah Flint – Executive Director, Medical Services and Clinical Governance
Email: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au

 Medical Director Clinical Governance Role Description.pdf

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