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Join the WCHN Yarrow Place Rape and Sexual Assault Service team as a Casual Medical Consultant or Casual Medical Practitioner on a 12-month (renewable) casual contract, comprising of 3 or more remote on call after hours shifts rostered flexibly each month.

Primary duties of the role

• Facilitate evidence-based high-quality forensic medical examinations for people aged 16 or above of any gender identity who have experienced recent sexual assault
• Complete proforma documentation of the forensic medical examination for use within the legal system

Occasional duties of the role

• Provide peer-supported expert evidence regarding forensic medical examination findings for use within the legal system

Skills and Experience

• Sexual and reproductive health management including competent performance of anogenital examinations and provision of prophylaxis to prevent pregnancy and STIs
• Acute medical assessment in a general practice, Emergency Department or other acute medical setting
• Knowledge of contemporary practice, issues and research in relation to interpersonal violence, and of the issues relating to people who have experienced sexual assault, including a commitment to a feminist analysis of the issue
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to work with individuals for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships both internally and externally

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) based in North Adelaide, South Australia, to shape 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.)
• 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.

Enquiries can be directed to

Suzi Pedler, Yarrow Place Medical Coordinator, 1800 817 421 or suzi.pedler@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 descriptions and the document checklists below:

•  916181 - Casual Medical Practitioner Role-Description Reviewed November 2024.pdf
•  916181-Casual Medical Consultant Role-Description Reviewed November 2024.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: Friday, 24^th October 2026, 11:55PM