- Women's and Children's Health Network, Neonatal Medicine

- Various locations working across the various LHNs, including WCHN, SALHN, and SAAS (MedSTAR Kids)
- Salary - MDP2, $99,707.00 - $158,523.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full Time, Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 3 February 2030
- Multiple positions available within Women's & Children's Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre & MedSTAR kids

As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 6 or 12 month allocation 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 advantages 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.

and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Advanced Neonatal Trainee provides inpatient and outpatient neonatal care in NICU and Special Care, developing management plans with consultant support, leading ward rounds, supervising junior staff, participating in teaching and research, and managing complex ex-premature newborns through evidence-based clinical practice.

Key duties of the role

- Participate in Outpatient Clinics in Neonatal Medicine including the Growth and Development Clinic.
- Assess and manage complex ex-premature newborns in consultation with supervising Consultant.
- Participate in inpatient care, including assessment of new admissions, care coordination, management of the day-to-day progress of assigned patients in the ward, discharge planning, and follow up arrangements.
- Assess and manage acute paediatric or neonatal emergencies.
- Perform emergency and routine patient care procedures under supervision consistent with level of training and experience.

Skills and Experience

- Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent.
- Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.
- Clinical experience and competence in the practice of neonatal medicine.
- Ability to work as an effective team member in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills (both clinical and individual).

Enquiries can be directed to





Michael Stark

8161 7631

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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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised: 17 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
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