South Australia

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)
• CNARTS – Central and Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation service, based at Royal Adelaide Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary: MD02 - $379,474 - $740,150 p.a. Pro Rata (Subject to Private Practice Agreement)
• Multiple positions available – term details negotiable

We are looking for an experienced Transplant Surgeon to take the next step in their career by joining our Royal Adelaide Hospital Team / Central Adelaide Local Health Network Team.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to speak with the Program leadership for more information about this role. Contact details can be found below.

About the Role
Join CALHN as a Renal Transplant Surgeon and lead high-quality transplant care across a complex tertiary network. You will contribute to the transplant surgical on-call roster, retrieval roster, dialysis access surgery, surgical audit and governance activities and clinical research. This position also comes with a highly unique opportunity to hold a hybrid role between CNARTS and non-transplant surgical services, depending on candidate preferences and skill set. There is also opportunity to pursue private practice within and outside of CALHN.

Duties of the role
• Contribute to advanced renal transplant and dialysis access care
• Outreach to Northern Territory for transplant assessments
• Participation in organ donation and retrieval service
• Pancreas transplantation skills are desired but NOT essential
• Opportunity to contribute to general or other subspecialty surgical programs
• Manage transplant patients and clinical decision making
• Supervise and support junior doctors and trainees
• Drive teaching, research, audit and protocol design
• Partner with teams to deliver safe, efficient care

About You 
You are a highly skilled transplant surgeon ready to lead complex care, teach others and shape best practice across a major teaching network. Please see Role Description for full list of eligibility criteria
• Specialist transplant qualifications with renal transplant expertise
• Specialist registration eligible with the Medical Board of SA
• Advanced clinical skills in renal transplant and vascular access
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams and clinical teaching
• Active involvement in research, audit and quality improvement

Application Information
• Please refer to the role description (PDF 215.76KB) for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required   
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

Curious about this role? 
We strongly encourage interested persons to discuss the position with our leadership team before applying:  

Primary contact person
• Dr Santosh Olakkengil (Acting Director of Renal and Transplant Surgery) 
o E: [email protected]
o PH: (08) 7074 2529

Secondary contacts:
• Prof Toby Coates (Medical Director of Transplantation) 
o E: [email protected]
• Prof Shilpa Jesudason (Head of Unit) 
o E: [email protected]

Apply Now
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Wednesday 25th March 2026 
Job Ref: 931665

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

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 931665

Posted on 27 February 2026

Southern Fleurieu Health Service (Victor Habor, SA)

Contracted position (VMO)
•    Proximity to metropolitan Adelaide – only a short drive! 
•    Flexibility in available list days 
•    Interesting case mix, supported by strong referral base 
•    Research opportunities with Teletrials, supported by dedicated BHFLHN research team 
•    Strong earning potential 
•    Modern surgical equipment, recent upgrades 
•    Supportive collegial environment 
•    Values drive organisation 

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) is seeking a general surgeon, ENT and orthopaedic specialists to deliver high quality specialist care at the Southern Fleurieu Health Service in Victor Harbor. 

BHFLHN serves a rapidly growing region spanning the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, and Kangaroo Island, and is undergoing major investment—including the $320 million Mount Barker Hospital redevelopment, which will significantly expand surgical services and integrated care pathways. The Victor Harbor site offers a welcoming workplace less than an hour from Adelaide, with future leadership opportunities within a growing network committed to delivering exceptional, safe, and consumer centred care.

Requirements: 
•    Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in relevant specialty and Specialist registration with AHPRA
•    Recent and comprehensive surgical experience 
•    Current GESA certification for Colonoscopy.

To apply or enquire, please contact:
•    Dr Eve Bailey, Director of Medical Services South [email protected] 
•    Roweena Evans, A/Business Manager - Medical Services on Phone: 0403 662 815 or via E-mail: [email protected]

Posted on 19 February 2026

SA Health, Southern Fleurieu Health Service
Contract
$100,000 – $200,000

• Work in beautiful part of South Australia
• Deliver key services to the Fleurieu Commuity
• Flexibility and opportunities for growth 

Seeking Visiting Specialists to join Southern Fleurieu Health Service  

Seeking Visiting Specialists – Orthopaedic Surgery, Gynaecology, ENT, Gastroenterology, and General Surgery. You must hold Specialist Registration with AHPRA and appropriate College Qualifications.
Applications to be emailed to Neill Kling @ [email protected] 

Enquiries/Contact details Neill Kling – Director Medical Services BHFLHN Southern Sites – [email protected] 

Posted on 7 November 2025 

Mount Barker 
Contract  
$100,000 – $250,000

Be part of the new development of Mt Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
• Provide orthopaedic surgical services to the Adelaide Hills Community
• Supportive/Flexible work environment
• 3 x 6-hour theatre sessions available every 8 weeks.

BHFLHN is seeking a Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon.

BHFLHN is seeking a suitably qualified Orthopaedic Surgeon to provide surgical services as part of a team and complement the current team of a range of services at Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital starting ASAP.

Remuneration is Medicare/Fee for Service.

You must be registered as a specialist in Orthopaedics with AHPRA and be Credentialed by BHFLHN in the clinician domain of Orthopaedics. 

Please email Dr Neill Kling your Cover Letter and CV – [email protected].