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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Gastroenterology, North Adelaide 5007
• 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 as WCHN Advanced Trainee/Fellow Gastroenterology 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/Fellow in Gastroenterology contributes to the provision of high-quality paediatric clinical services across South Australia. The role provides inpatient and outpatient care, supports emergency and acute paediatric management, and contributes to clinical teaching, research and multidisciplinary care within a supportive training environment.

Key duties of the role

• Provide inpatient and outpatient paediatric care including assessment, care coordination, discharge planning and follow-up.
• Assess and manage acute paediatric and neonatal presentations in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate investigations, interpret results and perform routine and emergency procedures appropriate to level of training.
• Support supervision and teaching of Junior Medical Officers, students and other trainees.
• Participate in research, clinical audit, quality improvement and departmental education activities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent and eligible for Medical Board of Australia registration.
• Completion of RACP Basic Paediatric Training and recognised Advanced Trainee status.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in paediatric medicine appropriate to level of training.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills within multidisciplinary environments.
• Ability to work in high-pressure settings while maintaining patient-centred care and professional standards.

Enquiries can be directed to

Dr Paul Hammond – Medical Unit Head – Gastroenterology, Email: paul.hammond@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 - Adnaved Trainee Fellow Gastroenterology - 937248.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