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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Women’s and Babies’ Division (WABS), North Adelaide 5006
• Salary, Classification - MDP2 - Medical Practitioner - $99,707.00 to $158,523.00+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions Available - 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 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

Advanced Neonatal Trainees provide specialised inpatient and outpatient care for newborns in NICU and Special Care, while developing management, teaching and research skills. The role includes consultant-supported clinical leadership, junior staff supervision and participation in evidence-based neonatal care.

Key duties of the role

• Provide specialised inpatient and outpatient neonatal care, including assessment, treatment and follow-up of complex patients.
• Manage neonatal and paediatric emergencies and perform clinical procedures under consultant supervision.
• Coordinate investigations, interpret results and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support teaching, supervision and development of junior medical staff and participate in education programs.
• Contribute to research, clinical audit, quality improvement and family-centred patient care.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent with eligibility for General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and experience in neonatal medicine appropriate to the role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, solve problems and make sound clinical decisions.
• Commitment to family-centred care, continuous improvement and responsiveness to feedback and quality standards.

Enquiries can be directed to

Michael Stark
Phone: 08 8161 7631
E-mail: Michael.Stark@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:

• WCHN Role Description MDP2 - Advanced Trainee Neonatal Medicine.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: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - 11:55PM