Team Leader, Trainee Medical Officer Unit

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for the Team Leader, Trainee Medical Officer Unit. This full-time temporary role (up to 30/06/2028) is based in Adelaide (5000) with an ASO-7 salary range of $116,089–$125,490 per annum pro rata, plus super and salary packaging.

You will lead rostering, oversee a team, and drive workforce projects. Join CALHN to contribute to safe, connected and high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead online rostering, timesheets and compliance
• Guide a team and resolve complex issues
• Build stakeholder partnerships and drive key projects
• Promote staff wellbeing, education and safe work practices
• Lead teams and deliver workforce change initiatives
• Develop online rostering systems and train roster managers
• Apply strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Manage complex projects, risks, resources and competing deadlines
• Understand medical workforce practices, WHS and quality management

Job description

Team Leader, Trainee Medical Officer Unit

SA Health
Job reference: 954494
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• The Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Salary ASO-7 $116,089 -$125,490 p.a. (pro rata) + super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary up to 30/6/28

About CALHN
At Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation. As the largest health network in South Australia, CALHN plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of our community by delivering safe, connected and high-quality healthcare. With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

About the Role
Join CALHN as Team Leader, TMO Unit and help shape medical workforce services.

• Lead online rostering, timesheets and compliance
• Guide a team and resolve complex issues
• Build stakeholder partnerships and drive key projects
• Promote staff wellbeing, education and safe work practices

Bring your leadership, workforce management expertise and problem solving skills to help shape medical workforce services. To be successful in this role you will:

• Lead teams and deliver workforce change initiatives
• Develop online rostering systems and train roster managers
• Apply strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Manage complex projects, risks, resources and competing deadlines
• Understand medical workforce practices, WHS and quality management

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

More to love about working at CALHN:

• Stretch your salary - salary package up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals and entertainment + pre-tax super and novated lease options
• Grow your career - build your skills and explore opportunities across CALHN
• Work together - strong multidisciplinary support and shared expertise
• Find you balance - flexible work options where available
• Enjoy the extras - enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations
• Enhance your wellbeing - access our confidential wellbeing partner for you and your family

Diversity and 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, Sunday, 15 November 2026

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.