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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Medical Services, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – Classification - MDP2 - Medical Practitioner - $106,225 - $172,348 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract
  • As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12-month Paediatric Chief Resident placement 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 Chief Resident Paediatrics has a leadership role within the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) and advocates for Trainee Medical Officers (TMO’s) by participating on internal and external committees and meetings. The role includes pastoral care, education and teaching activities, workforce planning and participating in the orientation program for all TMO’s. The Chief Resident supports the Afterhours Clinical Lead and the TMO Unit to coordinate the after-hours roster.

Key duties of the role

• This role provides mentorship, pastoral care, and advocacy for Trainee Medical Officers (TMOs), including supporting trainees in difficulty and facilitating critical incident debriefing. It contributes to TMO education, orientation, engagement, and wellbeing, while working collaboratively with stakeholders and the TMO Unit on workforce coordination, rostering, recruitment, and industrial matters.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (or equivalent) with registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Advanced Paediatric Trainee status with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
• Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in paediatrics.
• Ability to lead, communicate effectively, and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving skills, resilience under pressure, and commitment to quality care and continuous improvement.

Enquiries can be directed to

Mary Hatchard

Position: Manager TMO Unit WCHN

Phone: 8161 8482

E-mail: Mary.Hatchard@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 Paediatric Chief Medical Resident.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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 3 July 2026 - 11:55PM