Trainee Medical Officer - Unit Administration Officer

I Work For Sa; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health’s Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) is seeking a Trainee Medical Officer Unit Administration Officer to coordinate a medical administration portfolio, supporting interns, trainee medical officers and international medical graduates, while working with clinical leaders and workforce teams to enable safe, effective services.

This temporary full-time position (37.5 hours/week) runs from November 2026 to December 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• No formal educational or vocational qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, rotations, rosters and leave.
• Support international medical graduate workforce processes.
• Monitor work agreements and safe working hours.
• Maintain accurate workforce records and information.
• Advise stakeholders and improve administration processes.

Job description

Trainee Medical Officer - Unit Administration Officer

Trainee Medical Officer - Unit Administration Officer

SA Health
Job reference: 955001
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) – Trainee Medical Officer Unit Administration Officer

Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Adelaide SA 5000, Trainee Medical Officer Unit, Medical Services

ASO4 $82,212 to $86,180 p.a. + superannuation + salary packaging

Temporary full time, 37.5 hours per week

November 2026 to December 2027, with the possibility of extension

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 .

Help keep CALHN’s medical workforce running smoothly. Coordinate a medical administration portfolio supporting interns, trainee medical officers and international medical graduates, while working with clinical leaders and workforce teams to support safe, effective services.

Coordinate recruitment, rotations, rosters and leave

Support international medical graduate workforce processes

Monitor work agreements and safe working hours

Maintain accurate workforce records and information

Advise stakeholders and improve administration processes

About You

Bring your initiative, attention to detail and commitment to responsive service. To be successful in this role you will:

Bring experience in complex rosters and online roster systems

Use Microsoft programs and computerised information systems

Manage data and documents while maintaining confidentiality

Communicate clearly and deliver responsive client service

Prioritise deadlines and work independently and in a team

No formal educational or vocational qualifications are required. You will also bring knowledge of medical workforce structures, safe work practices and quality management.

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

A great career is more than the work you do. At CALHN, you’ll have the benefits, flexibility and support to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More to love about working at CALHN:

Stretch your salary with packaging for living costs, meals and entertainment

Build your skills and explore career opportunities across CALHN

Share expertise within a supportive multidisciplinary team

Explore flexible work options where available

Enjoy leave loading, fitness discounts and flu vaccinations

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.

Application Information

Please refer to the role descriptions for the full essential requirements:

Appointment is subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role descriptions. This is a Category B role.

Curious about this role?

Connect with Associate Professor Flabouris, Head of Medical Emergency Team (MET).

Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 18 November 2026
Job Ref: 955001

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

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.