Paediatric Registrar

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Total Indicative Remuneration: $106,316 - $172,438 p.a.– MDP2
• Temporary Full-Time, up to 31 January 2027 (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate Paediatric Registrars to join the experienced team within our Women and Children's Division.

In this role, you will deliver comprehensive paediatric care to our diverse community.

Key responsibilities:

• provide high-quality paediatric medical care across inpatient and outpatient settings
• participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical decision-making
• contribute to medical education and training programmes
• support emergency department paediatric presentations
• engage in quality improvement initiatives and research activities
• rotate through various roles in the Department including:
• ward registrar duties in the children's ward and Special Care Nursery
• performing neonatal examinations and overseeing resident Medical Officers and midwives doing such examinations
• attending labour ward and theatre at times when there is a need for neonatal assistance
• rotating through Emergency Department seeing paediatric patients attending.

Participation in a 7-day, 24-hour roster across Paediatrics and Level 5 Neonatology is required.

As per the SA Health Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation as Medical Practitioner will be determined in line with your training and SA Health's requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You:

To excel in this role you will possess a genuine interest in paediatric care and be eligible for specialist training in paediatrics, possess strong communication and teamwork skills and a commitment to patient-centred care.

You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.

Apply now and take the next step in your medical career, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference to children and families across South Australia.

About Adelaide:

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

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.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 916935

Enquiries:

Adriana Rotaru

Medical Management Facilitator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date:

17 October 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

Paediatric Registrar Multiple Positions) - MDP2 - role

* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.