General Practitioner or Geriatrician

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead Centre
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD2  $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (pro rata) (Subject to private practice agreement)
• Permanent positions with various hours

Join Our Innovative Team

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the care of older adults? CALHN has launched an exciting new initiative—CO-ACT (Care of the Older Person and Community Transition)—and we want you to be part of it This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, dedicated to reshaping the way we care for older people transitioning from acute to ongoing care.

In alignment with CALHN's vision for world-class healthcare, Hampstead Centre is setting new standards in patient care and outcomes. You'll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions help shape an innovative model of care.

This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of a meaningful journey in improving healthcare for our community. If you're ready to make an impact, bring your expertise, and be part of something ground breaking, we'd love to hear from you

About the Role

Are you a dedicated General Practitioner or Geriatric Medical Consultant passionate about providing exceptional care? We're seeking a skilled and compassionate General Practitioner or Geriatrician with interest in geriatric care to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality clinical care across a range of settings, including sub-acute, ambulatory, and community-based services. Your expertise will contribute to care of the older adult in a subacute environment following their acute admission who are on an residential aged care trajectory. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. This role also offers the opportunity to engage in teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives, making a lasting impact in the field of geriatric medicine.

Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You will work alongside senior medical professionals, junior staff, allied health and nursing teams, and administrative personnel to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care. Engaging with internal stakeholders, and various hospital units, you'll play a key role in enhancing service integration. Additionally, you will develop strong connections with external care providers to improve patient access and support continuity of care. If you are committed to advancing care of the elderly and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We're looking for a highly skilled and passionate Specialist General Practitioner or Geriatric Medicine Consultant to join our team. To excel in this role, you will bring a strong clinical background, leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You will also have a collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and a dedication to teaching and research.

• Specialist Qualifications & Experience – Must be eligible for registration as specialist General Practitioner or a Specialist in Geriatric Medicine with the Medical Board of South Australia. Experience in geriatric medicine, including experience in residential aged care and dementia services is essential.
• Leadership & Communication Skills – Proven ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, patients, and the wider community.
• Commitment to Education & Research – Demonstrated experience in undergraduate teaching and research, with an interest in continuous learning. Experience in report writing, publications, and community liaison is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of Best Practices & Safety Standards – A solid understanding of quality improvement principles, public sector management, and workplace safety standards, including risk management and Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations.

If you're passionate about care of the older adult and want to make a meaningful impact in patient care, we'd love to hear from you

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South 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.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• 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:

Ralph Annetta

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Application Closing Date:

11:55 pm Friday 26 September 2025

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