Cataract & Refractive Surgery Fellow 2026

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 897271
**Location**: 5011 - WOODVILLE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network**:

- **The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville**:

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

- **Full-time temporary from 2/2/26 up to 31/1/27**

**About the Role**

Join a dynamic and supportive team where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. As a key member of the department, you will be responsible for managing the care of both inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of experienced consultants. Working collaboratively with nurses and allied health professionals, you will provide high-quality clinical care while ensuring best practices are maintained. Your contributions will help drive continuous improvement, enhancing patient outcomes and overall department performance.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical expertise while mentoring and supporting junior medical staff. You will actively participate in departmental teaching, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth. With access to ongoing education and development opportunities, you will refine your skills and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment. If you are passionate about delivering high standards of medical care and keen to grow within a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

**About You**

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate medical professional who thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. You will bring strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and quality care.
- **Qualifications & Experience** - MBBS or equivalent, AHPRA registration, and relevant post-graduate experience, including supervising and teaching junior staff.
- **Clinical & Procedural Skills** - Proficiency in routine ward-based procedures, problem-solving, and confident decision-making in patient care.
- **Teamwork & Communication** - Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a genuine empathy for patients and their families.
- **Commitment to Excellence** - A proactive approach to quality management, workplace safety, and adapting to change in a dynamic healthcare setting.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

**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: 897271**

**Enquiries to**:

- Nicole Smith

Position: Business Consultant
Phone: 08 8222 7473

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Sunday 25 May 2025

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

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