Anaesthesia Medical Practitioner

**Job no**: 916449
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide CBD
**Categories**: Medical
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network, RAH & TQEH**:

- **Salary MDP-2 $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- **Full-time c**ontracts can be offered for 12 months/up to 3 years commencing February 2026.**

**Term of the Contract: 3 Years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement**

**About the Role**

We’re seeking a dedicated and collaborative Anaesthesia Medical Practitioner to join our dynamic Anaesthesia team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH). In this vital role, you’ll provide high-quality anaesthetic care to patients across a broad clinical spectrum, working closely with Consultants, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring safe and effective perioperative care, while upholding the highest standards of clinical practice within the department.

You’ll also play a key part in advancing continuous quality improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of excellence. With a strong commitment to clinical teaching, you’ll support the development of junior medical staff and contribute meaningfully to the educational environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive, supportive team, where your expertise will make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of our community.

**About You**

You’re a motivated and compassionate medical professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality anaesthetic care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. To be successful in this role, you will have:

- **Eligibility for registration** with the Medical Board of Australia, along with appropriate post-graduate clinical experience, including a minimum of 6 months in Anaesthesia, and working towards the ANZCA primary examination.
- **Strong interpersonal and communication skills**, with the ability to work effectively within diverse teams and liaise respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds.
- **A demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care**, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development in line with current standards and best practices.
- **A proactive, adaptable mindset**, showing enthusiasm for departmental activities, openness to feedback and change, and a cooperative approach to teamwork and service delivery.

**About CALHN**

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

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.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: 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.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 916449**

**Enquiries to**:

- Tiffany Donohue
- Position: Business Consultant
Phone: 7074 0170

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 3 October 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

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