Cardiac Physiologist - Cardiology

Government of South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Flexible work options

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) in Adelaide invites applications for Cardiac Physiologist roles across the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Positions span AHP1–AHP3 with options for full-time and part-time work, salary packaging and superannuation.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced cardiac care. Applicants should hold a relevant science/health bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Sonography with ASAR registration or

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant science or health bachelor’s degree.
• Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Sonography or equivalent where applying for AHP2 or AHP3.
• ASAR Accredited Sonographer registration or equivalent; or qualification in Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

• Work across echocardiography, EP, cardiac devices and cardiac catheterisation.
• Lead and mentor junior colleagues and registrars in your area.
• Contribute to emergency on-call services and out-of-hours requirements.

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 952943
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Cardiac Physiologist and Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital | Cardiology

• AHP1: $73,710 to $89,981 p.a., Salary pro rata for part time, plus superannuation and salary packaging
• AHP2: $94,997 to $110,052 p.a., Salary pro rata for part time, plus superannuation and salary packaging
• AHP3: $112,139 to $120,284 p.a., Salary pro rata for part time, plus superannuation and salary packaging
• Multiple permanent full time and part time positions available

We Need You in Allied Health

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and help deliver safe, connected care across South Australia.

Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community and mental health care.

Thrive in an organisation that puts people first and looks to the future.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.

Help shape healthcare through care, research and education.

Take the next step in your cardiac physiology career with CALHN.

Join our experienced and supportive cardiac physiology team across the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where you'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac services. Whether you're looking to consolidate your skills, expand your clinical expertise or take on greater responsibility, you'll be supported to develop your capabilities and pursue your professional interests.

With access to advanced technology, complex clinical cases and opportunities to work alongside leading cardiologists, this is an opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

Explore the breadth of our service and the opportunities available:

• Echocardiography: Work with state-of-the-art GE and Philips echocardiography systems across inpatient and outpatient services, stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) and interventional echocardiography. Access advanced 3D imaging and LV, RV and LA strain capabilities, with exposure to specialist services including heart failure, adult congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardio-oncology and valvular heart disease.
• Electrophysiology (EP): Work alongside world leading electrophysiologists using multiple advanced mapping and ablation systems. Gain exposure to a diverse range of procedures, including atrial fibrillation ablation (including pulsed field ablation), atrial flutter ablation, and ventricular tachycardia stimulation and ablation.
• Cardiac Devices: Independently perform inpatient and outpatient device assessments and support remote home monitoring, while contributing to the implantation of pacemakers (PPM), cardiac resynchronisation therapy devices (CRT), implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and loop recorders.
• Cardiac Catheterisation: Provide technical monitoring and support across a wide range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including left and right heart catheterisation, coronary angioplasty and complex structural heart interventions such as TAVI, mitral and tricuspid transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER and T-TEER), ASD/VSD closure and left atrial appendage occlusion.
• Leadership, Teaching and Development: For senior positions, contribute to the mentoring and development of junior colleagues and cardiology registrars across multiple specialties. Work collaboratively with the leadership team to drive service improvement, support professional development and help shape the future of cardiac physiology services.
• Emergency and On-call Services: Contribute to the delivery of timely, high-quality cardiac care through participation in the emergency on-call service. Some flexibility to support out-of-hours clinical requirements is necessary.
• Join a team where clinical diversity, advanced technology, collaboration and professional development come together to deliver excellent patient care.

Why Join Us?

Join a dynamic and collaborative cardiac physiology team where you can broaden your clinical experience, develop specialist skills and make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

• Variety and opportunity: Build your experience across echocardiography, electrophysiology, cardiac devices and cardiac catheterisation, with opportunities to explore areas of particular clinical interest.
• Advanced technology and complex cases: Work with contemporary imaging and procedural technologies while gaining exposure to a diverse range of complex cardiac conditions and interventions.
• Support for your development: Grow your clinical skills and confidence in an experienced team that values knowledge-sharing, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• A collaborative team environment: Work alongside skilled cardiac physiologists, cardiologists and multidisciplinary colleagues who share a commitment to clinical excellence and high-quality patient care.
• Opportunities to lead and teach: Develop your leadership, mentoring and education skills, with opportunities to contribute to service improvement and the development of future cardiac physiology professionals.
• Make a difference: Be part of two major hospital services delivering advanced cardiac care, where your expertise contributes directly to patient outcomes.
• Whether you are building your experience or looking to take the next step in your career, CALHN offers the opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to an evolving service and be part of a team committed to excellence in cardiac care.

About You

Bring a patient centred approach and qualifications suited to the classification you apply for:

Hold a relevant science or health bachelor's degree.

Meet the qualification pathway for your chosen level.

Communicate with patients with care and sensitivity.

Apply anatomy, physiology and sound problem solving skills.

Use clinical systems and work well across disciplines.

At AHP1, sonography applicants must be eligible for ASAR Accredited Student Sonographer registration or equivalent.

At AHP2 and AHP3, you need a Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Sonography or equivalent and ASAR Accredited Sonographer registration or equivalent; or a Graduate Diploma of Cardiac Electrophysiology or recognised equivalent, or equivalent skills gained through extensive training and/or experience approved by the relevant delegate.

AHP3 applicants bring extensive cardiac physiology knowledge, skills and leadership.

Why You'll Love It Here

A great career includes support to grow, stay well and balance your life.

Boost take-home pay with salary packaging and lease options.

Access professional development support and career pathways.

Share expertise with supportive multidisciplinary colleagues.

Explore flexible work options to support your lifestyle.

Recharge with paid leave and leave loading.

Stay well with fitness discounts and flu vaccinations.

Access confidential support for you and your family.

Salary packaging includes up to $9,010 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment, plus pre-tax superannuation and novated lease options.

Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

Please refer to the relevant role description for the full essential requirements:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. This is an immunisation Category A role.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday, 18th of November 2026
Job Ref: 952943

Flexibility Statement

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.