• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, Kaurna Land, North Adelaide 5006
• Total Indicative Remuneration Package – $418,410.00 - $607,955.00 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
• Full Time and Part Time positions available, 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

Provide safe, high-quality paediatric anaesthesia and acute pain management for elective and emergency cases. Contribute to teaching, research, and departmental leadership within the Women’s and Children’s Health Network.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver safe, effective anaesthesia and acute pain management for paediatric patients
• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessment and documentation
• Participate in the after-hours on-call roster to ensure timely emergency care
• Contribute to teaching, supervision, and training of trainees and clinical staff
• Support research, continuing professional development, and departmental leadership

Skills and Experience

• MBBS or equivalent and specialist registration in Anaesthesia with AHPRA
• Extensive clinical experience in paediatric anaesthesia
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, supervision, and clinical leadership
• Proven experience in research and quality improvement activities
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities

Enquiries can be directed to

Paula Bertram – Manager, Admin Services, 8161 8389 or Paula.Bertram@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 - Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist - Surgical Services - Role Description 916644.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: Tuesday 28 October 2025 – 11:55pm