At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert surgical care in breast and endocrine conditions while mentoring future medical professionals.
- Company: Join the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network at Flinders Medical Centre.
- Benefits: Competitive salary package, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with strong support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care and contribute to innovative surgical practices.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, specialist registration, and extensive clinical experience in Breast & Endocrine Surgery.
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Breast & Endocrine Surgery
- Total Indicative Remuneration Package: $296,708 - $383,234 MD02 (pro rata)
- Ongoing permanent role available from February 2027, 23 Hours Per Week
- Join Our Leading Surgical Team - Consultant, Breast & Endocrine Unit
The Consultant – Breast & Endocrine Surgery will provide specialised clinical expertise in the assessment, management, and surgical treatment of breast and endocrine conditions, whilst delivering the highest standard of patient care across consulting clinics, emergency services, and inpatient settings.
Working within the Division of Surgical and Perioperative Medicine, the consultant will contribute to acute general surgical services whilst actively participating in teaching programmes, clinical audits, and innovative research initiatives that advance patient outcomes.
This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact through specialised surgical practice, mentorship, and continuous improvement programmes within South Australia's leading healthcare network.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Unit, Breast & Endocrinology, some of the duties of a Consultant may include:
- Participating in the education of medical students, graduate and postgraduate staff.
- Assisting where required with the investigation and prevention of patient incidents and complaints.
- Being responsive to the expectations and needs of both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
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; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
- Completed Breast Surg ANZ post-fellowship training or equivalent.
- Experience with the supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
- Extensive clinical experience relevant to work in Breast & Endocrine Surgery.
- Demonstrated high standard of clinical practice in Breast & Endocrine Surgery.
- Ability to organise work priorities in planning, development and implementation of tasks in meeting deadlines.
- A strong interest in surgical education, preferably with higher degree.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Application Closing Date: 11.55 Sunday 2 August 2026
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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.
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- 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. Job ref: 942817
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