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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – MDP2, $99,707.00 to $158,523.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time (1.0 FTE)

As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.  Rotations following the initial 12-month allocation Advanced Trainee Endocrinology 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 Advanced Trainee in Paediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology contributes to the provision of inpatient and outpatient clinical services within WCHN under Consultant supervision. The role includes endocrine and diabetes outpatient clinics, inpatient ward care and participation in the after-hours on-call roster. The position also supports teaching, supervision, research and quality improvement activities as part of the RACP Endocrinology training program.

Key duties of the role

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for paediatric diabetes and endocrinology patients under Consultant supervision.
• Participate in endocrine and diabetes clinics, ward service duties and after-hours on-call responsibilities.
• Assess and manage acute paediatric presentations, investigations and routine procedures appropriate to level of training.
• Support teaching, supervision and training of junior medical officers and medical students.
• Contribute to research, clinical audit, quality improvement and departmental education activities.

Skills and Experience

• Medical degree (BMBS or equivalent) with General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of RACP Basic Paediatric Training and recognised Advanced Trainee status.
• Sound clinical skills in paediatrics appropriate to level of training.
• Strong communication, teamwork and clinical decision-making skills in multidisciplinary settings.
• Ability to manage competing clinical demands while maintaining patient-centred care and professional standards.

Enquiries can be directed to

Dr Elaine Tham - Medical Unit Head, Paediatric Endocrinology, Phone: 8161 6402 or E-mail: Elaine.Tham@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:

• MDP2 - Advanced Trainee Paediatric Diabetics and Endocrinology - 937206.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: Friday 3 July 2026 – 11:55pm