TQEH Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow 2027-2028

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Leave entitlements

Wellbeing support

Mentorship from consultants

Job summary

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites applications for the TQEH Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow 2027-2028. Based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA, 5011, this full-time fellowship runs 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028 with a 38-hour week and after-hours roster.

Join a renowned orthopaedics and trauma team, benefit from structured learning and clinical supervision, and participate in teaching and research while advancing lower limb arthroplasty skills.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Experience in lower limb arthroplasty.
• Experience supervising junior medical staff.
• Demonstrate empathy and build effective relationships.
• Apply sound clinical judgement and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop your lower limb arthroplasty experience with the Orthopaedics and Trauma team.
• Work with consultant surgeons to deliver patient care and mentor junior doctors.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise interns and resident medical officers and contribute to teaching and research.

Skills

Lower limb arthroplasty supervision

Clinical judgment

Empathetic communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent eligible for AHPRA

Job description

TQEH Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow 2027-2028

TQEH Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow 2027-2028

SA Health
Job reference: 953220
Location: 5011 - WOODVILLE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) - Orthopaedic Arthroplasty Fellow 2027-2028

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville SA 5011 | Orthopaedics and Trauma

MDP2 $99,707 to $158,523 p.a. + super + salary packaging

Full time, 38 hours per week

Fellowship placement: 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028

Participation in the after-hours roster required

Term of the contract:

Three years, in line with clause 55 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement. At the end of the training program, CALHN will work with the employee to help find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the three-year contract, if necessary.

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, connected and compassionate care

Develop your lower limb arthroplasty experience with TQEH's Orthopaedics and Trauma team. Work alongside consultant surgeons to deliver patient care, mentor junior doctors and contribute to teaching, clinical review and research.

• Manage inpatient and outpatient care with consultant support
• Coordinate care with surgical and multidisciplinary teams
• Supervise and mentor interns and resident medical officers
• Contribute to postgraduate teaching and clinical review
• Develop research initiatives and improve quality of care

About You

• Hold an MBBS or equivalent eligible for AHPRA registration
• Bring experience in lower limb arthroplasty
• Demonstrate experience supervising junior medical staff
• Communicate with empathy and build effective relationships
• Apply sound clinical judgement and resolve problems

Benefits of Joining CALHN

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging and novated lease options
• Build your skills through professional development opportunities
• Learn alongside experienced consultant supervisors
• Contribute to postgraduate teaching and departmental learning
• Develop your clinical and research interests within orthopaedics
• Explore opportunities for recognition and growth across CALHN
• Access paid recreation leave and applicable professional development leave
• Access fitness benefits with family membership options
• Access confidential wellbeing support 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.

Connect with Nicole Smith, Business Consultant.

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026

Job Ref: 953220

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.