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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, 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-months allocation to Advanced Trainee Neurology & Clinical Neurophysiology 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 Neurology Advanced Trainee/Fellow participates in the provision of inpatient and outpatient Neurology and Diagnostic Neurophysiology services within WCHN under appropriate supervision. The role contributes to clinical care, diagnostic interpretation and reporting, while supporting education, research, and professional development within the Department. The position is part of the RACP Advanced Training pathway toward Fellowship.

Key duties of the role

• Provide supervised inpatient and outpatient care for neurology patients within the Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology service.
• Participate in diagnostic neurophysiology testing including EEG, EMG, NCS and evoked potentials, and contribute to interpretation and reporting.
• Provide consultative input to other inpatient services regarding neurological diagnosis and management.
• Prepare clinical reports for medical practitioners and authorised external recipients under supervision.
• Contribute to teaching, research, clinical audit and departmental quality improvement activities.

Skills and Experience

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of RACP Basic Training and eligible for Advanced Neurology Training.
• Clinical competence in neurology, neurophysiology and general paediatrics appropriate to level of training.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and meet FRACP training requirements.

Enquiries can be directed to

Nicholas Smith - Medical Unit Head, Neurology, E-mail: nicholas.smith@health.sa.gov.au or Phone: 08 8161 7308

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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 Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology - 937241.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