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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre– Neurosurgery
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $106,225 - $172,348 MDP2 (pro rata)
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $172,865 - $184,008 MDP3 (pro rata)
• Full-Time Contract, Up to 3 Years

Make Your Mark in Neurosurgery - Senior Registrar Position

Seeking an exceptional neurosurgeon for a rewarding Senior Registrar (Fellow) position at the renowned SALHN Flinders Medical Centre. Utilise your extensive expertise in Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgery to deliver world-class care within our esteemed neurosurgical unit. This full-time, fixed-term contract offers unparalleled professional growth and the chance to be part of a leading healthcare team.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role is responsible in ongoing evaluation of the Neurosurgery Service provided to the community, including being involved in the process of implementing strategies in conjunction with Department of Health to streamline services including waiting list initiatives to reduce waiting times for elective surgery and outpatient consultations. Will play a major role supervising junior medical staff in operating theatres and outpatient clinics. Duties for the role will include:

• Required to work with limited or no direction and exercise a high level of professional judgement and clinical competence,
• Be involved in co-ordinating the academic services in neurosurgery and ensure the highest possible standard of teaching and research within the Department, 
• Providing appropriate direction and supervision to resident medical officers and interns,
• Acting as a role model and mentor for medical students, resident medical officers and interns

About you:

• Completion of Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor or Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent,
• A commitment to providing a quality service to patients and their families,
• Competent level of surgical experience/operating at the level required for a fellowship position in both Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgery,
  Completion of Post Graduate training equivalent to FRACS training in Neurosurgery

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 Senior Registrar/Fellow 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: Paula Barrett, Unit Secretary - Neurosurgery, 8204 4355, paula.barrett@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 4 August 2025

Attachments:

• 907765 2026 Neurosurgery Senior Registrar (Fellow)- Role Description
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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: 907765