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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Cardiology, 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 Paediatric Cardiology 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 Paediatric Cardiology contributes to high standard paediatric clinical services across South Australia. Working under the direction the Clinical Director, the role provides inpatient and outpatient cardiology care, supports emergency paediatric presentations, and contributes to teaching, research and multidisciplinary service delivery. The position is part of an Advanced Training pathway with a strong focus on clinical development and supervision.

Key duties of the role

• Participate in outpatient cardiology clinics including assessment, management and follow-up of patients in consultation with supervising Consultants.
• Provide inpatient care including admission assessment, care coordination, daily management, discharge planning and ongoing review.
• Support diagnostic and investigative processes including organisation, interpretation and reporting under supervision.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision of junior medical officers, research activities and departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) registrable with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Completion of Basic Training requirements and eligibility for Advanced Training in Paediatric Cardiology.
• Sound clinical skills in paediatrics and relevant subspecialty practice.
• Strong communication, teamwork and decision-making skills in high-pressure clinical environments.
• Commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and professional development.

Enquiries can be directed to

Andrew Kelly - Medical Unit Head Cardiology, E-mail: andrew.kelly@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 Cardiology - 937276.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