State Medical Director | DonateLife SA

• Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide CBD
• MD02 $421,407 / $562,695 p.a. (adjusted to actual hours worked) Total Indicative Remuneration Salary + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Large Unit Managerial Allowance
• Temporary, Part-Time Role - 11.25 hours per week - 3 Year Contract

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Join CALHN’s exceptional medical team and play a vital role in shaping the future of health through innovation, collaboration and world-class care.

• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

At CALHN, every voice matters. We prioritise the safety of our staff and patients, and staying connected across teams to deliver a seamless patient journey through our Safe and Connected Operating Model.

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Lead DonateLife SA’s clinical direction and help shape the future of organ and tissue donation across the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

You will:

• Lead clinical improvement and donation outcomes
• Drive safe, high quality and sustainable donation services
• Build strong links across DonateLife, hospital and transplant teams
• Deliver national program priorities and funding commitments
• Champion service integration, education and clinical best practice

Go to the SA Health Career Website for how to apply, and Australian and International applicant guidelines for more information 

Recruitment agencies and third parties need not apply – we’ve got this covered.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold current AHPRA registration and CICM Fellowship
• Demonstrate leadership in clinical improvement and organ donation
• Bring experience in teaching, medical ethics and end-of-life care
• Communicate effectively and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Lead change, manage priorities and deliver critical timeframes

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required 
   939602 State Medical Director RD.pdf

• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.