Complex Trauma Fellow 2028

• Royal Adelaide Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery Team 

• MDP2 $99,707 to $158,523 p.a. + super + salary packaging 

• Full-time, temporary role for 12 months (July 2028 - June 2029)
• Term of the Contract: 3 years or until working visa expiry date (in line with clause 55 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement).  At the end of the temporary role, CALHN will work with the employee to assist find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the 3-year contract, if necessary.

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Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

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Join our team as a Complex Trauma Fellow and build your clinical expertise in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. You’ll manage inpatient and outpatient care, support junior doctors, contribute to research and teaching, and help drive quality improvement.

• Deliver safe, high-quality care under consultant supervision
• Manage inpatient and outpatient clinical care
• Support, teach and mentor junior medical staff
• Lead research projects, audits and quality reviews
• Contribute to after-hours care, teaching and service improvement

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information 

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 09 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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We’re looking for a surgeon who brings sound clinical skills, a collaborative approach and a commitment to learning and patient care.

• MBBS or equivalent and eligible for AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated surgical clinical skills appropriate to the role
• Experience supervising, supporting and teaching junior doctors
• Strong communication, negotiation and complaint resolution skills
• Knowledge of hospital systems, policies and clinical services

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required  948946 - RD for Complex Trauma Fellow 2028.pdf

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.