Medical Director – Surgery 1
Location: Central Adelaide Local Health Network – Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital, SA
Salary: A$367,430 – A$715,909 p/a (Pro Rata)
Employment type: 0.5 FTE, temporary up to 3 years
Posted: 1 day ago
About the role
We are seeking an influential and visionary medical leader to join the Surgery Program leadership team as Medical Director, Surgery 1. This is a defining opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership experience to a strategic role that shapes the future of surgical care across Central Adelaide.
In this pivotal position, you will provide medical leadership and governance across a diverse portfolio of specialties, ensuring the delivery of safe, high‑quality care. You will guide program strategy, strengthen clinical governance, and drive innovation to achieve performance targets and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
The Surgery 1 program brings together Oral Maxillofacial, Cleft and Craniofacial, Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Spinal and Burns. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Program Director and senior nursing and allied health leaders, you will play a central role in shaping the program, fostering collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of surgical leaders.
About you
You are a highly accomplished surgical leader with the experience to provide expert clinical governance and strategic direction for the Surgery 1 program. With a proven track record in senior clinical leadership, you combine advanced decision‑making skills with a collaborative, consultative leadership style to drive excellence in patient care, service reform and multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia via AHPRA, with appropriate qualifications for Consultant practice.
* Demonstrated experience leading complex surgical services, including clinical governance, service planning, financial management and workforce leadership.
* Highly developed communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Proven capability in driving service improvement, innovation and reform within a multidisciplinary environment, even under financial constraints.
About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research and innovation.
With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact.
Benefits
Salary packaging, relocation support, professional development, annual leave, health and fitness benefits, employee assistance program, flexible work arrangements, employee recognition and career opportunities.
Diversity and inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
Application information
Application closing date: 4th January 2026, 11:55 pm.
Refer to the SA Health Career Website for further information.
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Enquiries to
Name: Sarah Flint, Executive Director, Medical Services
E‑mail: Health.CALHNEDMS@sa.gov.au
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