CALHN Emergency Department– Junior Doctors, Trainees and Registrars

Job no: 921846
Work type: Full time
Location: The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Categories: Medical

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Salary MDP-2 (Junior Doctor) $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. pro rata
• Full-time and temporary: For intakes starting August 2026 and February 2027
• Term of the Contract: from 12 months up to 3 years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement

Why not join South Australia’s largest health network and experience the excitement of Emergency Medicine in Central Adelaide while embracing everything this vibrant region has to offer?

About Adelaide, South Australia:

Ranked as one of the world's "Most Liveable Cities," Adelaide is a true culinary paradise, boasting fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets, and boutique bars. South Australia is proud to be home to 18 wine regions and is officially recognized as a Great Wine Capital of the World.

With a world-class calendar of festivals and events spanning the entire year, South Australia truly lives up to its title as the "Festival State." From celebrations of culinary excellence to Australia’s biggest cycling race, international sporting debuts, and the world’s second-largest arts festival, there’s always something extraordinary happening.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? As a Medical Officer (Junior Doctor, Trainee or Registrar), you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality clinical services for our patients. With a supportive team environment, Medical Officers benefit from consultant expertise on-site for 16 hours daily and available on-call overnight. Through CALHN you’ll also have the opportunity to pursue the internationally recognised ACEM Associate Training Program via the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Whether at the RAH or QEH, this is your chance to make a tangible impact while building a rewarding career in emergency care.

About CALHN:

At the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH), you will work at the state’s largest teaching hospital and major trauma centre, treating over 1,700 trauma patients annually—25% with serious injuries. As one of the busiest trauma centres in the southern hemisphere, the RAH serves a vast catchment area that includes all of South Australia and parts of neighbouring states. Eligible trainees will gain invaluable experience through rotations in the renowned Trauma Service, with opportunities to further specialise in the cutting-edge field of Toxicology.

At The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), located just minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, you’ll practise in a state-of-the-art emergency department that manages a diverse case mix of acute, paediatric, and gynaecological presentations.

Benefits 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: Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants. Further information can be found here.
• Visa Sponsorship: CALHN can sponsor both Training (407) and Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visas.
• Expert Mentorship: Work under the guidance of experienced consultant supervisors to support your career progression.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual/recreation leave each year plus professional development leave
• Priority Training: Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time available for ACEM Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.
• Employment Guidance: Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration.
• 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.

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.

Job ref: 921846

Enquiries to:

Name: Maninder Kaur (Mandy)

Email: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday, 7 January 2027

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

921846 Emergency MDP2 RMO Role Description.pdf

921846 Emergency MDP2 Registrar Role Description.pdf

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International applicant guidelines

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Karoonda
• AIN | Casual (up to 11 December 2026)
• Salary: $29.81 - $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Casual Pool as an Assistant in Nursing – Support Care and Build Your Experience

Step into a flexible role where you’ll support Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in delivering high-quality patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and make a meaningful contribution across a variety of care settings.

About the Role:

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will provide essential support in general patient and client care, undertaking basic nursing duties that would otherwise be performed by an Enrolled or Registered Nurse/Midwife. You will work as a valued member of the care team and remain accountable for your own actions while delivering safe, compassionate, and effective support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Be employed on the basis that the person is or will be, undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled or Registered Nursing and has completed any training required by the employer relevant to the safe and competent performance of work at this level.
• Experience, within the boundaries of their education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing & Midwifery

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 922168

Enquiries

Day Parkhurst

Phone:
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Friday 11th December 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

922168 AIN Role Description.pdf

About Karoonda Workforce Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various Locations
• Salary ENC/END $33.51 - $37.74 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Salary RN-1 $37.74 - $51.50 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Casual

About the role

Working within CALHN Casual Pool you will have the opportunity to experience many different nursing fields and to expand your nursing knowledge and skills. The minimum requirement is to work across multiple areas and sites; hence we require staff who have the experience and confidence to work safely in ever changing environments. We are looking for nurses with minimum 6 months experience in acute care nursing.

Qualifications

RN Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate

ENC/END Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate

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.
• 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, Working With Children's 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.

Job ref: 906601

Enquiries to:

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Wednesday 30 September 2026

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

906601 RD Enrolled Nurse.pdf

906601 RD Registered Nurse.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines