Job Description
Job no: +01211
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Medical
Central Adelaide Local Health Network – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
MD2 Salary $365,7+8 - $713,6+2 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
Part Time (0.5FTE), Up to 3 Year Appointment
CALHN Medical Lead – Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Join our Senior Leadership Team at Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Are you a visionary clinician ready to shape the future of healthcare? Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s Senior Leadership Team and lead with purpose, driving clinical excellence and innovation in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced medical leader to join the Critical Care & Perioperative Services leadership team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH). As Medical Lead, you’ll play a central role in delivering safe, high-quality care while contributing to key operational priorities, performance outcomes, and strategic goals.
In this pivotal position, you will provide expert medical leadership and governance across all Critical Care & Perioperative Services, working collaboratively with program leaders, clinicians and consumers. You’ll also guide service planning and improvement initiatives, ensuring clinical practice remains contemporary, effective and aligned with best practice standards.
The 0.5 FTE allocated to this role is dedicated solely to managerial duties, with no clinical practice component.
About the Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program
The Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital consists of the Intensive Care Unit, Theatres and Technical Suites and Anaesthetics Services.
About You
You’re an experienced medical leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in complex clinical environments. You’ll bring proven leadership, expert clinical governance, and a collaborative spirit to this vital role within Critical Care & Perioperative Services.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Specialist medical qualifications registerable with the Medical Board of Australia, along with current AHPRA registration.
Proven clinical leadership experience with the ability to influence, motivate and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality Neuroscience & Rehabilitation services.
Exceptional communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with demonstrated success leading service reform, financial management and achieving service improvement outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of contemporary Critical Care & Perioperative services and public health operations, clinical governance frameworks and workforce management principles.
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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
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.
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 submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
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: +01211
Applications Close
11.55 PM Monday 1+th May 2026
Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Dr. Sarah Flint – Executive Director Medical Services
Email: [email protected]
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 05 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 1+ May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
&
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Medical
Central Adelaide Local Health Network – The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
MD2 Salary $365,7+8 - $713,6+2 P.A. (Pro Rata) + Divisional Managerial Allowance
Part Time (0.5FTE), Up to 3 Year Appointment
CALHN Medical Lead – Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Join our Senior Leadership Team at Central Adelaide Local Health Network
Are you a visionary clinician ready to shape the future of healthcare? Join the Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s Senior Leadership Team and lead with purpose, driving clinical excellence and innovation in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced medical leader to join the Critical Care & Perioperative Services leadership team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH). As Medical Lead, you’ll play a central role in delivering safe, high-quality care while contributing to key operational priorities, performance outcomes, and strategic goals.
In this pivotal position, you will provide expert medical leadership and governance across all Critical Care & Perioperative Services, working collaboratively with program leaders, clinicians and consumers. You’ll also guide service planning and improvement initiatives, ensuring clinical practice remains contemporary, effective and aligned with best practice standards.
The 0.5 FTE allocated to this role is dedicated solely to managerial duties, with no clinical practice component.
About the Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program
The Critical Care & Perioperative Services Program at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital consists of the Intensive Care Unit, Theatres and Technical Suites and Anaesthetics Services.
About You
You’re an experienced medical leader with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in complex clinical environments. You’ll bring proven leadership, expert clinical governance, and a collaborative spirit to this vital role within Critical Care & Perioperative Services.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Specialist medical qualifications registerable with the Medical Board of Australia, along with current AHPRA registration.
Proven clinical leadership experience with the ability to influence, motivate and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality Neuroscience & Rehabilitation services.
Exceptional communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with demonstrated success leading service reform, financial management and achieving service improvement outcomes.
In-depth knowledge of contemporary Critical Care & Perioperative services and public health operations, clinical governance frameworks and workforce management principles.
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 Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
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.
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 submit a cover letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.
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: +01211
Applications Close
11.55 PM Monday 1+th May 2026
Contact Information
For further information please contact:
Dr. Sarah Flint – Executive Director Medical Services
Email: [email protected]
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Advertised: 05 May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 1+ May 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
&
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Medical Lead Critical Care & Perioperative Services TQEH position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Adelaide offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
