SA Health
Job reference: 939982
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Women's and Children's Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide (5006)
- Salary - Classification - MDP2 - Medical Practitioner - $99,707 to $158,523 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Part Time 0.6 FTE, Term Contract (Temporary up to 31 January 2027)
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 clinical support to the Plastics Surgery service at the Women's and Children's Hospital as a pre-vocational surgical trainee, contributing to inpatient and outpatient care under consultant supervision. Demonstrate commitment to clinical learning, teaching and participation in research activities.
Key duties of the role
- Provide safe, effective inpatient and outpatient Plastic Surgery care for paediatric patients at WCH, including emergency, elective and on-call surgical responsibilities under consultant supervision.
- Deliver comprehensive perioperative care, including assessment, investigation, documentation and coordination of patient flow from admission through to discharge.
- Manage and respond to acute Plastic Surgery presentations, including interpretation of investigations and provision of clinical advice within a supervised registrar framework.
- Contribute to education, training and clinical supervision of junior medical staff and students, while actively participating in teaching programs, grand rounds and professional development.
- Engage in quality improvement, clinical audit and research activities, supporting evidence-based practice, guideline development and continuous service improvement.
Skills and Experience
- MBBS (or equivalent) with eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a medical practitioner.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in surgical settings, including operating theatres, outpatient clinics and inpatient ward management.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive, complex information and engage effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
- Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, managing workload and meeting clinical deadlines.
- Sound understanding of patient rights and responsibilities, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care.
Enquiries can be directed to
Paula Bertram
Position: Manager, Administrative Services
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: 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:
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: Monday 6th July 2026 - 11:55PM
Applications close: 06/07/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Plastic Surgery Registrar
