- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network - Flinders Medical Centre - Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine
- Total Indicative Remuneration Package: MD02 | $296,708 - $383,234 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
- Managerial Allowance (Large Unit)
- 1 Full-time position 1-5 Years appointment

Head of Unit - Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine!
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

Join SALHN as Head of Unit for Neonatal & Perinatal Medicine at Flinders Medical Centre, leading specialist care for South Australia's most vulnerable patients. This exceptional opportunity offers clinical and administrative leadership within one of Adelaide's premier tertiary hospitals, supported by cutting-edge technology and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Make a lasting impact on newborn outcomes while advancing your career with South Australia's largest healthcare provider in the desirable southern metropolitan region.

In this role, you will:

- Ensures that each consumer's care has a direct line of responsibility to a Consultant (in their relevant specialty),
- In collaboration with the Clinical Director -Women's and Children's Division, ensures the effective and efficient operation of the team,
- Responsible for developing and implementing medical staff planning - including, strategic planning, succession planning and rostering,
- Oversees and facilitates the care of complex consumers including chairing of multi-agency care planning and priority in conducting second opinions,
- In collaboration with the Clinical Director - Women's and Children's Division, coordinates the clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate students, trainees and junior staff

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), and eligibility for Specialist Registration in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Medical Board of Australia,
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in Neonatology within a tertiary (Level 6) setting, with a strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person and family-centred care,
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior medical staff and build collaborative relationships with a broad range of stakeholders,
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, make sound clinical and operational decisions, and effectively solve complex problems in a dynamic healthcare environment,
- A commitment to education, teaching and continuous career development, with experience supervising medical students, trainees and junior medical staff,
- Experience in clinical research, quality improvement and audit activities, alongside a strong understanding of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, risk management and contemporary healthcare practices

Please note: We welcome applications from candidates interested in a joint academic position with Flinders University suitable for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer with strong credentials in research and/or teaching.

For further information regarding allowances, please contact us below.

Want To Know More? Contact:



Amanda Dennis, Clinical Director - Women's and Children's Division, 8204 7621,

Application Closing Date: 11:55pm Wednesday 19th August 2026

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