Toxicology Consultant

Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)

• Emergency Department, Royal Adelaide Hospital & Queen Elizabeth Hospital
• Total Indicative Remuneration Salary  MD-2 $479,215  /  $623,712 p.a.  Total Indicative Remuneration Salary + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part-Time, Temporary Role - 0.2FTE until December 31st 2026, 0.5FTE from 1 January 2027 until 15 October 2027 

Grow Your Medical Career With Us
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

Find out more about CALHN sites and services, our stories and the opportunities to be part of CALHN

About the Role

Make a vital difference in Clinical Toxicology, caring for poisoned and envenomed patients across hospital, remote and retrieval settings. You’ll lead expert care, share knowledge and help drive safer, better practice.

• Deliver expert care to poisoned and envenomed patients
• Advise remote teams and support medical retrievals
• Teach fellows, trainees, interns and students
• Lead audit, quality, safety and risk improvement
• Contribute to research and ongoing medical education

About You

You’ll bring specialist expertise, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to complex toxicology care. We’re looking for:

• AHPRA registration as an Emergency, Clinical Pharmacology or ICU specialist
• TAPNA recognised Clinical Toxicology fellowship
• Poisons Information Centre fellowship training or involvement
• Strong remote assessment and critical care experience
• Proven teaching, leadership and quality improvement skills

Benefits of joining CALHN:
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Professional development - Receive allowances of up to $8,500 along with additional dedicated leave for advancing your skills and career.
• Expert Mentorship: Work under the guidance of experienced consultant supervisors to support your career progression.
• Priority Training: Dedicated, protected, and paid teaching time available for ACEM Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.
• Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)
• Employment Guidance: Comprehensive support for requirements like working visas and medical registration.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid annual/recreation leave each year plus professional development leave
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Health, fitness and wellbeing support - Fitness Passport access and the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites

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  947224 MD02 Toxicology Consultant Role Description.pdf

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

Curious about this role?  

Apply Now 
Applications close: 11:55 pm, Thursday 3rd September 2026
Job Ref: 947224

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.