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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Division of Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit, North Adelaide (5006)
• Classification - MD2 - Consultant/Senior Consultant
  • Total Indicative Remuneration Package - $367,340 - $715,819 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
  • Inclusive of award salary, superannuation and any other relevant allowances and other monetary benefits. 
• Employment Full time (37.5 hours per week) - Ongoing Permanent - Commencement from April 2026

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

The Consultant/Senior Consultant – Clinical Geneticist provides expert clinical genetic services for childhood genetic disorders and pregnancy-related genetic counselling within the Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit. The role also contributes to education and research while fostering teamwork to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Provide high standard clinical services to patients using evidence-based practice.
• Ensure ongoing professional development for the incumbent and training of undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in clinical genetics.
• Participate in quality management, quality assurance and risk management activities and ongoing improvement of services.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
• Experience in Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics clinical service provision.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships both internally and externally.

Enquiries can be directed to:

• Christopher Barnett, Medical Unit Head, Paediatric and Reproductive Genetics Unit, on 8161 7375 or Christopher.Barnett@sa.gov.au 
• WCHN Paediatric Medicine Medical Admin on 8161 6783 or health.paediatricmedicinemedicaladmin@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 - Clinical Geneticist - Role Description - 916900.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: Thursday 20 November 2025 - 11:55PM

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