At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead surgical innovation and academic excellence while mentoring future clinical leaders.
- Company: Join Flinders University and Southern Adelaide Local Health Network for a prestigious role.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary sacrifice benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of surgical education and improve patient outcomes through research and collaboration.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, specialist qualifications, and a PhD.
The predicted salary is between 141750 - 173250 $ per year.
Join Flinders University and the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) as the Professor in Surgery (Clinical Academic), providing senior academic, research, clinical and strategic leadership to advance surgical excellence. This prestigious joint appointment offers an opportunity to shape the future of surgical education and research, drive translational research and innovation, and strengthen the delivery of high-quality surgical care.
Through multidisciplinary collaboration, workforce development and the mentorship of future clinical and academic leaders, you will help advance surgical practice, improve patient outcomes and enhance the academic and clinical standing of both organisations. This is a joint appointment, with both positions at Flinders University and SALHN required to be held concurrently.
About the role:
This joint appointment between Flinders University and the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN) offers an opportunity to provide strategic academic, research and clinical leadership in Surgery, advancing excellence across surgical education, research and patient care. The Professor in Surgery (Clinical Academic) will play a key role in strengthening clinical-academic collaboration, leading innovation in medical education, translating research into clinical practice and building a sustainable, high-performing surgical workforce. The role will contribute to the advancement of surgical services, academic standards and research impact at state, national and international levels.
Duties for the role include:
- Providing strategic academic and clinical leadership in Surgery, advancing the discipline and contributing to organisational strategic priorities.
- Delivering high-quality, safe and patient-centred specialist surgical care through multidisciplinary collaboration, effective communication and continuity of care.
- Leading medical education, including the Doctor of Medicine program, curriculum development, academic standards, accreditation and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Driving research excellence through high-quality publications, competitive grant funding, strategic partnerships and the translation of research into improved clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Supervising and mentoring medical students, trainee medical officers, postgraduate researchers and academic colleagues to develop future surgical, clinical and research leaders.
- Strengthening clinical-academic integration and workforce development through strategic partnerships, workforce planning, recruitment, retention and succession planning.
- Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management and strategic planning to enhance service delivery and organisational outcomes.
- Representing the discipline of Surgery through professional leadership, collaboration and scholarly contribution at state, national and international levels.
About you:
Hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent), appropriate specialist qualifications and eligibility for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia, or an equivalent qualification recognised under the SA Medical Officers Award, together with a PhD or equivalent qualification. Demonstrate extensive specialist clinical expertise in Surgery and Perioperative Medicine, with a strong commitment to safe, high-quality, person-centred care, clinical governance and continuous improvement. Have an outstanding record of academic and research achievement, including leadership in medical education, high-quality research publications, competitive research funding, strategic partnerships and the translation of research into clinical practice. Demonstrate distinguished clinical-academic leadership, with a proven ability to mentor future surgical and academic leaders, develop the surgical workforce, foster multidisciplinary collaboration and enhance the reputation of SALHN and Flinders University at state, national and international levels.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Health.SALHNSAPOMExecutiveOffice@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 29 November 2026
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Clinical Academic - Professor in Surgery in Adelaide employer: Sa-Health
SA Health in Adelaide is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration. As a Senior Social Worker/Lead, you will have the opportunity to influence practice and drive service improvements while working within a multidisciplinary team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those in aged care and rehabilitation. With a focus on employee growth and a commitment to high-quality care, SA Health provides a rewarding environment for those seeking meaningful employment in the healthcare sector.
