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• Salary  MDP-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
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Duration of the training program: 12 months from 2/2/26 up to 31/1/27

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

At the end of the training program, CALHN will work with the employee to find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the 3 year contract

Take the next step in your rewarding medical career with the Rheumatology Department!

An exciting opportunity is presented for an individual with a genuine interest in Rheumatology. This position is based at one of South Australia's leading Local Health Networks.

About the Role

A multi-faceted role where you will gain a diverse range of experience, you will be responsible for managing the care of all patients allocated to current department in consultation with the responsible Registrars, Consultants, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals.

Able to function effectively within a fast-paced environment, you will maintain a high standard of patient care for inpatients and outpatients and provide an effective and accurate clinical handover of patient care at the change of daily shifts and at the change of a clinical attachment. Furthermore, you will assist with the provision of clinical, teaching, research and administrative commitments.

To be successful for this role, you will have 

• Full Registration with the Medical Board of South Australia as a Medical Officer.
• Be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner
• Clinical experience and competence in the practice of Rheumatology as expected for level of training.
• Successfully completed the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians (FRACP) examination
• and a commitment to providing a quality service to patients and their families.

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

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Benefit of Joining SA Health

At SA Health, 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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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.
• 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.

Join SA Health for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health 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 refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• 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:  910798

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 30 July 2025

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

 910798 RD SALHN.pdf

 910798 RD NALHN.pdf

 910798 RD CALHN (1).pdf

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