- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Women’s & Babies Division, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
- Total Indicative Remuneration Package – MD2, $367,430.00 to $715,909.00 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
- Part Time (0.6 FTE) - potential to increase up to 1.0 FTE, Term Contract (Temporary for 12 months)
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- 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 to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
Lead and deliver high-quality neonatal care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Contribute to clinical governance, research, and education while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and reporting to the Division Head.
Key duties of the role
- Deliver evidence-based neonatal care for inpatients and outpatients
- Supervise, mentor, and teach medical and nursing staff
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and risk management
- Develop and implement practice guidelines and clinical protocols
- Coordinate follow-up care and contribute to expansion of neonatal services
Skills and Experience
- MBBS or equivalent with Specialist registration in Neonatology
- Extensive experience across all levels of neonatal care
- Proven track record in teaching and mentoring medical staff
- Demonstrated involvement in clinical research and publications
- Strong communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary setting
Enquiries can be directed to
Sarah Horner – Business Support Consultant, 8161 9624 or Sarah.Horner@sa.gov.au
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
- MD2 - Medical Consultant - Neonatology - Role Description 918421.pdf
- Immunisation Requirements Checklist
- Applicant Documents Checklist
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.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025 – 11:55pm
