Calhn Trauma Service Fellow

Central Adelaide Local Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Safe connections

Professional development

Recognition & growth

Flexible work options

Paid leave

Health & fitness perks

Wellbeing support

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for a Trauma Service Fellow based in Adelaide. The role focuses on leading trauma patient care, providing clinical leadership, and contributing to teaching, research and quality improvement across the trauma service.

The Fellow will assess and manage trauma patients, support the Trauma Team Leader, and teach medical students, junior doctors, and allied health staff in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and registrable with Medical Board.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong clinical skills and sound professional judgement.
• Supervise and teach junior medical and allied health staff.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

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 quality improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external health providers.

Skills

BLS certification

Clinical leadership

Team teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent (Medical Board registrable)

Job description

CALHN Trauma Service Fellow

Job no: ****** Work type: Full time Location: Adelaide CBD Categories: Medical

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 judgement
• Supervise and teach junior medical and allied health staff
• Communicate clearly and work collaboratively in a team

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

We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it's also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you'll enjoy :

• 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.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required ****** RD CALHN Trauma Service Fellow.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Mandy Kaur, Business Consultant AUC

Phone: *********
E-mail: ***********************

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

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position

Advertised: 06 Mar 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 18 Dec 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time