Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

- The Royal Adelaide Hospital
- Salary AHP-4 $123,048 - $133,957 p.a. + super + salary packaging
- Permanent full-time

Join over 2,600 allied health professionals at CALHN and play a vital role in delivering world-class care across South Australia.
- Make a real difference across emergency, acute, rehabilitation, community, and mental health care settings.
- Thrive in a values-driven organisation that puts people first and is future focused.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.
- Be part of a leading health network shaping the future of health through care, research, and education.

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About the Role

Join a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery team where your expertise will directly support life saving care. You'll deliver safe, high quality perfusion services, help shape clinical excellence, and contribute to service improvement, education and quality outcomes in a collaborative hospital environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Deliver safe, expert perfusion support during cardiopulmonary bypass and related procedures
- Manage high quality, cost effective perfusion services
- Support safety, quality and accreditation initiatives across the unit
- Contribute to strategic planning and continuous service improvement
- Partner with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing and multidisciplinary teams
- Liaise with emergency, theatre, ward and diagnostic services
- Build strong relationships with referring clinicians and external hospitals
- Attend and contribute to teaching, training and professional development
- Mentor and support junior medical staff and learners
- Share knowledge through internal and external education opportunities

About You

You're an experienced Perfusionist who brings clinical expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to patient care. You'll thrive in a high performing team, lead with confidence and contribute to service excellence, quality improvement and the development of others.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Bachelor of Science or equivalent qualification
- Extensive expertise in perfusion and extracorporeal life support
- Proven leadership, mentoring and team building skills
- Strong clinical judgement, communication and problem solving
- Experience in service improvement, research and resource management

Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN advantages that matter
In line with the new you'll enjoy enhanced benefits that support you and your career.
- up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options * Clinical collaboration - work with multidisciplinary teams to access a supportive network of clinicians with broad, shared expertise

- Safe connections - be part of a culture of

, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements * Professional development allowance - with structured development support
- Recognition & growth - celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN's many sites
- Flexible work options - speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
- Paid leave - with leave loading for rest and recharge




- Health & fitness perks - discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
- Wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Program for you & your family

Diversity & Inclusion

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required
- Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and

as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday, 23 August 2026

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