New Colorectal Consultant | Salhn

Description:

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Surgery and Perioperative Medicine
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $367,340 - $621,001 MD02 (pro rata) | 0.5 FTE – Ongoing

Elevate Colorectal Care: Consultant Role Available with SALHN!

As a Colorectal Consultant with SALHN, you'll play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care to patients with colorectal conditions. You'll utilize your expertise to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and guide the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. This rewarding opportunity allows you to directly impact lives while working in a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Unit, Colorectal, some of your duties as the Consultant, Colorectal may involve:

• Participating in Divisional and Unit meetings and hospital committees including other Government and non-Government agencies as directed by the Head of Colorectal Surgery, the Director of the Division of Surgical and Perioperative Medical Services, or by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensuring function of the Colorectal Service in accordance with the vision, mission objects, by-laws and policies of the as amended from time to time and assisting with the implementation of the Hospital's Business and Strategic plans as requested.
• Initiating research questions and methodologies, assisting with, supervising, and directly undertaking research activities, in particular collaborative research relating to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration (General Surgery); or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
• Substantial experience in the hospital industry.
• At least 2 years post-fellowship training and/or work in colorectal surgery, with experience in investigation and management of pelvic floor disorders and benign and malignant gynaecological surgical conditions.
• Involvement in the management and initiation of research projects, both independently and in collaboration with other health units.
• Ability to conduct critical audits and practice improvement programs.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Beryl Sutton, SAPOM Administrative Officer, (08) 8204 4253, Beryl.Sutton@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 15th July 2025.

Attachments:

• 909464 Colorectal Consultant - Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
  

Applicant Information:

• Note: The Indicative Total Remuneration is inclusive of Award salary, Superannuation, and other monetary benefits. We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 909464

Flexibility Statement
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.