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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

• Statewide – SA
• SA Pathology - Adelaide 5000
• Salary  MDP-2   $96,569 - $153,533 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 4/8/26

About the role

Join our Clinical Microbiology team as a Registrar and take the next step in your career within the SA Pathology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases training programme. You will gain hands-on experience in diagnosing infectious diseases and providing clinical care to both in-patients and out-patients under expert supervision, while building towards FRCPA and/or FRACP accreditation.

This role offers a rich learning environment where you will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, participate in clinico-pathological patient reviews, and engage in research and development activities. You will also support and supervise junior Resident and Intern staff, helping to foster a collaborative and educational workplace while developing your own professional expertise.

Ability to work co-operatively with other members of the Department and a willingness to participate in a broad range of activities within the Department.

• Communicating significant results to the clinician at the earliest possible time and providing assistance with the interpretation of results and selection of appropriate treatment as required (commensurate with the trainees experience).
• Participate in the after-hours and on call Microbiology and Infectious Diseases service
• Participating in laboratory test performance and resulting in collaboration with scientific & technical staff as required.

The MID Directorate at SA Pathology covers all sub-specialty areas in infectious diseases diagnostics, including a whole genome sequencing (WGS) service. 
This position would suit an infectious diseases registrar seeking to complete a dedicated 6 months in the microbiology laboratory or a recent graduate seeking additional microbiology experience or genomics certification.

About You

You are a motivated and skilled medical professional ready to advance your career in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

• Hold a medical degree registrable with the Medical Board of South Australia
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians and lab staff
• Demonstrate strong clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional judgement
• Commit to achieving FRCPA and/or FRACP accreditation within agreed timeframes

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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:  923118

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 2 January 2026

Attachments

 923118 RD Clinical Microbiology Registrar.pdf

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