Advanced Trainee Sexual Health Medicine

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Royal Adelaide Hospital - Adelaide Sexual Health Centre
• Salary  MDP-2   $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  MDP-3   $148,753 - $154,702 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary for either 6 months or up to 24 months, depending on training requirements

About the role

An exciting and unique position has arisen for an experienced, self motivated and dedicated professional to utilise their experience in the specialist area of Sexual Health and contribute to a statewide patient care and public health service. The Adelaide Sexual Health Centre  plays an integral part in the South Australian STI Control and is concerned with reducing the impact of disease through clinical service provision, development of clinical protocols, training of health care workers, sentinel epidemiologic surveillance and research.

Advanced Trainees/Senior Registrars are based at the Adelaide Sexual Health Centre and will assess, diagnose and manage clients appropriately in accordance with good patient care and control program objectives. You will contribute to the provision of high standard clinical service, as well as undertake teaching / training at undergraduate, postgraduate and community levels. In addition, you will actively participate in research and development and contribute to the enhancement of existing epidemiological programs.

Registered with AHPRA in Australia as a medical practitioner, you will hold, or be progressing towards, a post graduate qualification relevant to Sexual Health or Public Health. With demonstrated experience in one or more relevant areas, you will have exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills, be able to establish and maintain empathy, integrity and confidentiality with issues of a sensitive or personal nature and with people from diverse value systems, cultures and special needs. Previous experience in teaching and research is valued, experience in quality improvement activities is essential. Proficient in self management and work organisation skills, you will demonstrate clinical competency in medical practice and bring a commitment to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

About You

You're a dedicated and compassionate medical professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Medical Registration & Qualifications: A Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with General Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia. Current or planned training with the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine is preferable.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, with a genuine empathy for patients and their families, and the capacity to work collaboratively within a team or independently.
• Clinical Competence & Problem Solving: Proven skills in ward-based procedures, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure while maintaining patient care standards.
• Commitment to Excellence & Adaptability: A proactive approach to quality improvement and a strong understanding of contemporary medical practices, with a positive response to change and knowledge of WHS principles.

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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:

Tracy Kroon

Position: Business Consultant, Specialty Medicine 2

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Monday 22 September 2025

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

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