Careers search

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric General Surgery, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – MDP2 - Medical Practitioner, $99,707.00 to $158,523.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions available - Full Time, Term Contract

As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.  Rotations following the initial 12 month Paediatric General Surgery Registrar 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 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 Paediatric General Surgery Registrar contributes to the delivery of high-quality surgical services to inpatient and outpatient paediatric patients across WCHN. The role provides broad exposure to emergency, elective and ambulatory paediatric surgery, including participation in after-hours and remote on-call services. Working under Consultant supervision, the Registrar develops advanced clinical skills while contributing to teaching, research, quality improvement and multidisciplinary patient care. Opportunities may also exist to provide paediatric surgical services at Flinders Medical Centre.

Key duties of the role

• Provide safe and effective surgical care for paediatric inpatients and outpatients, including pre-operative assessment and post-operative management.
• Participate in emergency after-hours and remote on-call rosters to support paediatric surgical services.
• Maintain high-quality clinical records, documentation and patient management plans.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supervision of junior medical staff and departmental education activities.
• Participate in research, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives to support best practice patient care.

Skills and Experience

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) with General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Broad knowledge of surgical practice and a commitment to developing paediatric surgical expertise.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, education and patient-centred care.

Enquiries can be directed to

Paula Bertram - Manager, Administrative Services, 8161 8389 or paula.bertram@sa.gov.au

Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community.

Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation

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:

• MDP2 - Paediatric Surgical Registrar - Role Description 939636.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like 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.

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 13 July 2026 – 11:55pm