- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 p.a. – MD2
- Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Paediatric Consultant to join the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN). This pivotal role sits within our Multidisciplinary Outpatient Service and offers the chance to contribute to high‑quality paediatric care across a dynamic and expanding health network.
As a Paediatric Consultant, you will play a central role in managing the care of patients allocated to you, working collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities may extend to the care of admitted patients, as well as providing expert support to the Emergency Department in the management of critically unwell paediatric patients. In addition, you may participate in after‑hours on‑call rosters across Paediatrics, Neonatology and/or Child Protection, as determined by the Head of Unit.
Your contribution will also be integral to our commitment to continuous improvement. You will be involved in quality improvement activities, auditing, and the mentoring of multidisciplinary team members. Teaching is an important component of this role, with opportunities to support trainees across all levels and disciplines. You will also engage in ongoing training and CPD requirements and may participate in or encourage clinical research within the service.
A strong commitment to equitable, compassionate care is essential. You will work closely with other divisions and services within NALHN, as well as external health providers and the broader community, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold a 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.
The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.
About You:
You will bring a high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary leadership environment. Your ability to build and maintain professional networks, and to relate sensitively to children, young people, families and service providers, will be central to your success.
You will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, both at the individual and team level. A commitment to quality management, adaptability to change, and a collaborative approach with medical practitioners, nurses, midwives and allied health professionals are essential.
Your background will include experience in teaching and training junior medical staff, along with demonstrated capability in General Paediatrics. You will possess sound knowledge of contemporary medical practice, investigations, treatments and procedures relevant to the role, including behavioural and developmental paediatrics.
Joining NALHN means becoming part of a growing Local Health Network that offers modern facilities, expanding treatment modalities and a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.
If you are ready to take the next step in your paediatric career and make a meaningful impact within a thriving health network, we would be delighted to receive your application.
About Adelaide:
Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world-class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds “Most Liveable Cities” and “Most Beautiful Cities”, Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award-winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.
About Us:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 928588
Enquiries:
Adriana Rotaru
Medical Management Facilitator
Phone: (08) 8182 9042
E-mail: adriana.rotaru@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
27 February 2026 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
928588 - Paediatric Consultant - Multidisciplinary Outpatient Service - MD2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
