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• Advanced Trainees 2027 - Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
• NALHN, SALHN, CALHN - Multiple Temporary Full-Time Positions
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $117,483 - $183,357p.a. (pro rata) MDP2
  • Duration of the training program: 12 months from 02/02/2027 - 29/01/2027
  • Contract Term: 3 years in line with clause 52 of the SMOEA. 
  • Upon conclusion of the training program, SALHN will work with the employee to find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the 3-year contract. 

Join the team as an Advanced Trainee for Respiratory and Sleep Medicine! 

Why choose South Australia? 

South Australia has some of the best beaches, world famous wine regions, the Fringe Festival, the fantastic Adelaide Oval and enviable award-winning food and dining experiences. Adelaide consistently ranked in the world's 10 most liveable cities throughout the 2010s and in 2021, Adelaide was ranked the third most liveable city in the world. Boasting more affordable accommodation and less traffic congestion, with easy access to all facilities from the beach to the Adelaide Hills and scenic regional areas. With a population of over 1,300,000, Adelaide has all the advantages of bigger cities without the dense population and expense. 

About the role:

We are excited to present this opportunity to individuals with a solid background and genuine interest in Respiratory or Sleep Medicine. The positions are located across Metropolitan Adelaide, with location preferences to be made in the application. 

This role is multi-faceted where you will be required to: 

• Maintain the high standards and principles of the regional health service through your individual performance. 
• Act as an integral member of the medical unit and division. 
• Play a key role in the education of medical students, junior medical staff, and other professional colleagues. 
• Actively engage in research activities. 

About you: 

• Completed Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration. 
• Registered with the Medical Board of Australia and have completed the FRACP written and clinical examinations OR having completed the FRACP written exam and are eligible for provisional training you will be appropriate post-graduate experience. 
• Ability to work as a team player and operate effectively as part of a team as well as autonomously. 
• Demonstrated competency in a range of routine and common procedural ward-based skills. 
• High level skills in negotiation and communication, with the ability to display genuine empathy for patients and their relatives/families. 
• Ability to work well under pressure without compromising patient care. 
• Proven skills in problem solving and decision making at both the clinical and individual level. 

Please note: 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 Descriptions for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Sue Peterson, Network Administration Manager, (08) 8204 4033, Sue.Peterson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 9th August 2026

Attachments:

• SALHN Sleep Medicine Advanced Trainee - Role Description
• SALHN Respiratory Advanced Trainee - Role Description
• NALHN Advanced Trainee - Respiratory - Role Description
• CALHN Advanced Trainee - Respiratory and Medicine - Role Description
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• International applicant guidelines

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: 942724