CALHN Trauma Service Fellow

Recent Jobs; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible work options

Relocation reimbursement

Health & wellbeing program

Paid leave loading

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a trauma doctor to provide clinical leadership and advanced patient care within the Trauma Service. You will support the team, educate students and junior staff, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement across the service.

The role emphasizes high-acuity patient care, collaboration with internal teams and external providers, and ongoing professional development within a supportive CALHN environment.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership and teaching abilities essential for a trauma service leader.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Competence in decision making and delivering high-acuity patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage trauma patients with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the Trauma Team Leader and patient journey through hospital.
• Teach medical students, junior doctors and allied health staff.
• Participate in audits, research and continuous medical education.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external health providers.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative teamwork

Decision making

Education

MBBS or equivalent; registrable with Medical Board

Job description

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary MDP-2 $96,569 -$153,533 p.a.+ super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary up to 12 months

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

Join our Trauma Service team delivering high-quality care to severely injured patients. In this role, you provide clinical leadership, support multidisciplinary care, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement across the service.

• Assess and manage trauma patients with accuracy and timeliness
• Support the Trauma Team Leader and patient journey through hospital
• Teach medical students, junior doctors and allied health staff
• Participate in audits, research and continuous medical education
• Collaborate with internal teams and external health providers

About You

You are a skilled and confident trauma doctor ready to lead patient care and teach in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Hold MBBS or equivalent and be registrable with Medical Board
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Apply strong clinical skills and sound professional judgementSupervise and teach junior medical and allied health staff
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter

• 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.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Friday 18 December 2026