Acute Surgical Registrar

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 183,000; Full time

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Job summary

SA Health’s Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking an Acute Surgical Registrar to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical service. You will work under the Head of Unit for General Surgery, supporting the ward, theatres, ED, and outpatient pathways to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires MBBS, AHPRA General Registration, at least PGY3+ experience, and ongoing surgical training with RACS, including ED and critical care exposure.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum 2 years post graduate medical experience (PGY3+).
• Working towards General Surgical Education Training with RACS.
• Completed rotation in ED and a Critical Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical service and coordinate follow-up.
• Participate in elective and emergency surgical cases in the theatre.
• Act as a senior team member to support junior medical staff.
• Attend regular outpatient clinics and post-op reviews.
• Supervise resident medical officers and interns.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

AHPRA General Registration

PGY3+ experience

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons training

Rotation in ED & Critical Care units

Job description

Job no: 953588
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Medical, Public Health

Medical Careers at SALHN Southern Adelaide Local Health Network Southern Adelaide Local Health Network 624 subscribers

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Bedford Park – General Surgery
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $117,483.00 - $183,357.00 MDP2 (pro rata) |Full Time Contract until 31 January 2027

Acute Surgical Registrar – Build Your Surgical Career at One of SA's Leading Tertiary Hospitals!

As an Acute Surgical Registrar/Service Registrar with SALHN, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional surgical care to patients in need of acute interventions. This challenging yet rewarding position will allow you to showcase your expertise in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Your commitment to excellence and passion for surgical practice will be instrumental in driving positive patient outcomes and contributing to SALHN's mission of providing world-class healthcare services.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Unit for General Surgery, this role provideshigh-quality care to patients in the wards, investigational and
procedural areas, emergency department and outpatients

Duties for the role will include:

• Providing high-quality clinical service to patients and coordinating follow up of patients for review under the care of the unit or referred to the unit.
• Operating Theatre - Participating in and be involved in a wide variety of elective and emergency surgical cases.
• Inpatient Service - Acting as a senior member of your team and support the junior medical team on the ward.
• Outpatient (Ambulatory) - Attending regular clinics. The clinic involves post-op review patients and new patients.
• Providing appropriate direction and supervision to resident medical officers and interns

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate medical experience (PGY3+)
• Working towards application to General Surgical Education Training with Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Completed rotation in ED & one Critical Care Unit (Trauma, ICU, HDU, CTSU, Vascular, Burns, Anaesthetics, Transplant/HPB, Critical Care)

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

SALHN Surgical TMO Unit, Surgery & Perioperative Medicine (SAPOM), [phone], [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Sunday 1st November 2026

Attachments:

• Acute Surgical Registrar - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• 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: 953588

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time