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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, 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 as Advanced Trainee / Fellow Paediatric Rehab 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 Rehabilitation Fellow provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient and community-based paediatric rehabilitation services within WCHN under Consultant supervision. Working within the Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation Services, the role supports evidence-based, interdisciplinary care aimed at optimising functional outcomes for children and young people, while contributing to teaching, research and the formal Paediatric Rehabilitation training program.

Key duties of the role

• Participate in outpatient clinics, including assessment, management and follow-up of new and existing patients under Consultant supervision.
• Provide inpatient care, including assessment, care coordination, daily management and discharge planning for allocated patients.
• Assess and manage acute paediatric presentations, supporting investigations, procedures and clinical decision-making within scope of training.
• Coordinate and interpret investigations and support continuity of care through accurate clinical documentation and follow-up.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning, collaborating with families, allied health and community-based services.

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 undertaking or entry into Paediatric Rehabilitation training (AFRM pathway).
• Demonstrated clinical experience in paediatric medicine and rehabilitation care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within multidisciplinary and community-based settings.
• Proven problem-solving, adaptability and commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care.

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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 Fellow Paediatric Rehabilitation - 937258.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