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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Forensic Medical Service (PFMS), North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – MDP2, $99,707.00 to $158,523.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time (1.0 FTE)

As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.  Rotations following the initial 6-12 months allocation as WCHN Advanced Trainee/Fellow Paediatric Forensic Medical Service 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 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

The Advanced Trainee/Fellow provides specialist paediatric forensic medical services within the Paediatric Forensic Medical Service (PFMS). Working under Consultant supervision, the role delivers clinical assessment, medico-legal support and multidisciplinary care for children and young people, while contributing to education, research and service improvement initiatives.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver paediatric forensic medical assessments and prepare medico-legal reports across inpatient and outpatient services.
• Coordinate investigations and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, SAPOL, DCP and external agencies.
• Support and supervise junior medical officers, students and staff through teaching and clinical guidance.
• Contribute to research, clinical audit, peer review and continuous service improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe, high-quality patient care.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent and eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration.
• Completion of RACP Basic Paediatric Training requirements and recognised as an Advanced Trainee.
• Demonstrated experience in paediatric medicine and forensic medical assessment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary environments.
• Proven problem-solving, clinical decision-making and patient-centred care capability.

Enquiries can be directed to

Dr Jane Edwards - Medical Unit Head, Paediatric Forensic Medical Services, E-mail: jane.edwards@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:

• MDP2 - Advanced Trainee Fellow Forensic Medical - Role Description 937255.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like 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.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 3 July 2026 – 11:55pm