Upper Limb Fellow 2027

• Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide SA 5000 – Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Salary  MDP2 – $99,707 to $158,523 p.a. + super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary from 1 August 2027 to 31 January 2028

Term of the Contract: 3 years (in line with clause 55 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement). At the end of the training program, CALHN will work with the employee to assist in finding a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the three-year contract, if necessary.

Join CALHN’s Orthopaedics and Trauma team at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Develop your upper limb expertise while delivering clinical care, supporting junior doctors and contributing to teaching and research.

• 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 by delivering safe, connected and compassionate care

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

Explore medical careers at CALHN.

As the Upper Limb Fellow, you will care for inpatients and outpatients under consultant supervision, with opportunities to manage upper limb trauma and service theatre lists. You will help develop junior medical staff and contribute to clinical review, teaching and research.

• Provide clinical care in clinics, theatres and on ward rounds
• Support interns and resident medical officers in daily practice
• Join the after-hours emergency on-call roster
• Lead clinical review and contribute to quality reports
• Teach postgraduate colleagues and support research projects

Contact Ann Brandenburg, Business Consultant.
P: 7074 2329
E: ann.brandenburg@sa.gov.au

• Hold an MBBS or equivalent and be registerable with AHPRA
• Have completed specialist orthopaedic surgical training
• Have completed ATLS or a similar course
• Have completed basic and advanced fracture courses
• Bring surgical, junior staff supervision and research experience

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ communities.

• Please refer to the Upper Limb Fellow role description for all essential qualifications and requirements.
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory criminal history clearances and compliant immunisation screening, as indicated in the role description. 
•  952613 - RD for Upper Limb Fellow 2027.pdf

Visit the SA Health Careers website for information on how to apply and for Australian and international applicant guidelines.

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

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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