Consultant (TB) Thoracic Medicine

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary MD-2 $365,798 - $713,692 p.a. (pro rata) (Subject to private practice agreement)
• Temporary up to 9/11/26 and part-time working 18.75 hours per week

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving respiratory and public health outcomes across South Australia. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of clinical care and public health services through the SA Tuberculosis Program, supporting patients within the Department of Thoracic Medicine and those referred to its specialised services. You will play a key role in ensuring best practice standards in the design and delivery of clinical services, making a meaningful impact in both individual patient care and broader public health.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. Your involvement in research activities—including the development and enhancement of new and existing programs—will support continuous innovation and excellence in respiratory medicine and tuberculosis control.

About You

You are a dedicated medical specialist with a strong commitment to excellence in clinical care, public health, teaching, and research. You bring a collaborative approach, a patient-centred focus, and a passion for continuous improvement in respiratory medicine and tuberculosis control.

• Hold MBBS and specialist qualifications with AHPRA Specialist Registration

• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and strong professional integrity

• Extensive experience in TB care, public health, teaching, and research

• Highly developed communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills

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.

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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.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• 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 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: 907697

Enquiries to:

Morgan Pillay

Position: Acting Admin Manager: Thoracic Medicine
Phone: 70741784
E-mail: morgantheran.pillay@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 1 August 2025

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

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