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Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital 
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2  $378,427 - $490.911 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Permanent full-time and part-time positions 

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

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

About the Role

As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while helping shape the future of anaesthetic services. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll provide expert clinical leadership, mentor the next generation of clinicians, and contribute to innovation, research and continuous improvement across the service.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver expert anaesthetic care across a broad range of clinical services
• Lead complex clinical decision making and support best practice care
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses and allied health professionals to achieve outstanding patient outcomes
• Supervise, coach and develop trainee medical officers, interns and medical students
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and clinical excellence
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in clinical risk management and service improvement activities
• Support research and ongoing professional development
• Represent Anaesthetic Services on committees and working groups as required
• Build strong partnerships across the health service to enhance patient care

About You

Are you an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist who combines clinical expertise with a collaborative approach and a commitment to outstanding patient care. You'll bring the qualifications, specialist skills and passion for teaching and continuous improvement needed to thrive in this role.

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• FANZCA or equivalent with TOE qualification
• Expertise in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and TOE
• Experience in clinical teaching and quality improvement
• Strong teamwork, communication and patient focus

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)

Diversity & 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     943731 RD Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Consultant - RAH.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 29 July 2026

Job Ref:  943731

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Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position