Consultant/senior Consultant

Eligibility

Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Nephrology Department - Kaurna Land, North Adelaide (5006)
Classification - MD2 - Consultant / Senior Consultant – Base Salary - $227,591 -$299,884 (not inclusive of leave loading, superannuation, Rights of Private Practice and any other monetary allowances as outlined in the SA Health Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2022).
Employment - Part Time (0.5 FTE) - Term Contract (2 February 2026 to 3 August 2027)

About the Opportunity

Join the Paediatric Medicine team as a Consultant / Senior Consultant, responsible for:
Delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and community paediatric nephrology care using evidence-based clinical practices.
Leading and contributing to education, training, and mentorship for junior medical staff, trainees, and other health professionals.
Driving and participating in clinical research initiatives and multi-centre trials to advance knowledge in paediatric nephrology.
Fostering a positive, safe, and collaborative team environment, managing conflict and promoting professional development.
Overseeing quality management activities including clinical governance, risk assessment, and continuous improvement of service delivery.

About You

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia.
Demonstrated experience in paediatric renal medicine, preferably within a large teaching hospital setting.
Proven leadership, management, and motivational skills to lead teams and foster positive working environments.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in research and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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Salary package includes a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills, and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to gyms and pools across South Australia).
Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital.
Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us
The Women's & Children's Health Network is South Australia's leading provider of healthcare for women, babies, children, and young people.
We offer:

Specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions.
State-of-the-art maternity and obstetric care services.
Community-based services reaching hundreds of thousands of families across SA.
Specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health, Youth, and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient-centered team and contribute to providing the best healthcare for women, babies, children, and young people in South Australia, both within our hospital and through our community services.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability, and working Together for Excellence (CREATE) define who we are.

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Special Conditions
For more details about this role, including key selection criteria, special conditions, and minimum requirements, please review the attached role description and our document checklists.
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