SA Health
Job reference: 954165
Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Colorectal Consultant | Shape Surgical Care Across Southern Adelaide!

Flinders Medical Centre is seeking a Fellowship-qualified Colorectal Consultant to join the SALHN surgical team on a part-time, ongoing basis, delivering specialist care to patients across Adelaide's southern metropolitan region. Based within one of South Australia's leading tertiary facilities, you will lead complex colorectal procedures, contribute to multidisciplinary cancer teams, and mentor the next generation of surgical trainees. This is a genuine long-term opportunity to practise at the highest level within a supportive, clinician-led environment, with the flexibility of part-time hours to suit your broader commitments.

About the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Unit, this role is responsible for managing and co-ordinating the provision of inpatient and outpatient care in Colorectal and General Surgery at the Flinders Medical Centre and the Southern Area Local Health Network

Duties for the role will include:

• 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,
• Administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of the Division,
• Ensure the delivery of high quality and safe care consistent with the SALHN Integrated Governance Framework and Consumer Engagement Framework and Plan,
• Ensure that service provision and the activities of the Division / Unit / Ward/ Service are person and family centred and professionally and effectively conducted by contributing to the development of an integrated team approach and culture which is highly responsive to the needs of our consumers

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.
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and leadership within a team,
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates and postgraduates,
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) with a broad range of clients, including staff of the hospital and members of the public,
• Substantial experience in 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 functional bowel disorders,
• A strong track record in the involvement in the management and initiation of research projects, both independently and in collaboration with other health units,
• A university appointment with classification level D,
• 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, [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Monday 2 November 2026

Attachments:

• Colorectal Consultant - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• 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: 954165

Applications close: 02/11/2026 11:55 PM

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.