2026 State-wide Advanced Trainee/Fellow

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, General Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Classification – MDP2 - Total Indicative Remuneration - $105,751 to $171,579
• Full time - Term Contract (2 Feb 2026 to 4 Feb 2029)
• Multiple positions available within Women's & Children's Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital

As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-months allocation to Advanced Trainee Paediatric General Medicine 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.

About The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the
State-Wide Paediatric General Medicine
team as an
Advanced Trainee / Fellow in Paediatric General Medicine at Women's & Children's Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre or Lyell McEwin Hosptial
where you will be responsible for:

• Participating in at least two outpatient clinics per week,
• Leading teams on a daily basis ensuring that all patients admitted under the clinic have a comprehensive process of admission, management & discharge, and participate in the 08:30 handover meeting.
• Assessing and managing acute emergencies and arrange for appropriate ongoing management
• Participating in the Department's teaching and continuing education program, and contribute to the quality management activities within the Department
• Managing the General Medicine Department TMO roster and co-ordination of Paediatric after Hours cover in conjunction with the nominated General Medicine Consultant and the TMO Unit.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent,
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner
• Clinical experience and competence in the practice of paediatric medicine
• Ability to work as an effective team member in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other staff
• Problem solving and decision-making skills (both clinical and individual)

What SA Health Local Health Networks Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package 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. Click here more information
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of 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 the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. 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 babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

The
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
- Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) is the southern area's largest hospital and provides medical services for people living in the southern metropolitan area of Adelaide. The hospital is co-located with the Flinders University School of Medicine and Flinders Private Hospital.

It is one of two major trauma centres in the state with around-the-clock emergency retrieval service bringing patients to the hospital by road or helicopter.

The
Northern Adelaide Local Health Network
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH) is a major tertiary hospital located north of Adelaide, South Australia that provides medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency, and support services. LMH delivers services to a population of more than 400,000 people living in Adelaide's north and north-eastern suburbs.

LMH is today recognised as a leading teaching institution for health care professionals. It works closely with the Muna Paiendi Aboriginal Community Health Centre, located on site.

Join our patient centred teams and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries
Dr David Baulderstone, Head of Unit Paediatric General Medicine, E-mail:

Application Closing Date
:
24/09/2025 – 11:55pm
Useful Links
MDP2 - Advanced Trainee I Fellow Paediatric General Medicine - Role