Consultant SA Spinal Cord Injury Service

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Daw Park
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2  $367,429 - $715,909 p.a. (subject to private practice agreement)
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

As a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will provide high-quality medical services in line with Local Health Network policies and the professional standards set by the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (R.A.C.P). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with other health professionals to ensure the best possible care for patients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and delivery of rehabilitation services while playing a key part in enhancing patient outcomes.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will be involved in teaching, research, and administrative duties, supporting the growth and development of the service. Your expertise will help shape the future of rehabilitation care, while fostering a learning environment for both staff and students. If you're passionate about making a difference in rehabilitation medicine and enjoy working in a dynamic, collaborative team, this is the role for you.

About You

We are seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Specialist with the following key attributes:

• Qualifications & Experience: Fellow of the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM RACP) with ongoing participation in continuing medical education. Experience in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and clinical teaching.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated clinical excellence, professional integrity, and commitment to quality patient care. Strong understanding of clinical standards and protocols.
• Collaboration & Communication: Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively work within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Commitment to Development: Enthusiastic about professional growth, quality improvement, and maintaining flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments.

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• 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

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Andrew Whalan

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 14 November 2025

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

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