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Medical Unit Head, Gastroenterology Department

Division of Paediatric Medicine - Consultant/Senior Consultant MD2

0.1FTE + Small Unit Managerial Allowance 

The Medical Unit Head is a member of the WCHN Paediatric Medicine Division, reporting to Clinical Director, Division of Paediatric Medicine. Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available for the designated periods 30 November 2026 to 23 november 2029 - Up to 3 year appointment (subject to annual performance review against Position Accountabilities).

The Medical Unit Head is responsible for:

• The provision of an effective and efficient medical service within the objectives and philosophies of the Gastroenterology Department, Division of Paediatric Medicine and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
• Management of the Department’s financial and human resources.
• Fostering the development of community networks appropriate to the Department and Hospital’s strategic direction.
• Provision of high quality medical care to public and private inpatients and outpatients.
• Supporting education, research and health promotion within the Department.
• Development of clinical review and quality improvement processes.
• Encouraging and supporting team work.

It is essential that applicants for this role have:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.

Personal Abilities/Skills:

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to work with individuals and families for positive health outcomes and to foster productive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality services to patients and understanding the rights and responsibilities of patients and their families.
• Leadership and motivational skills to maximise individual and team performance.
• High level skills in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution.
• High level skills in information technology.
• Demonstrated high level skills in and commitment to medical education.
• Physically able to meet position expectations and requirements.

Experience:

• Clinical experience in Gastroenterology working within a large public hospital and in community settings.
• Experience in teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Extensive experience in the provision of gastroenterology services to clients.
• Experience in, and commitment to, working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in leading and managing a team to achieve specific outcomes.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of contemporary practice and research in relation to Gastroenterology.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and practices of a public hospital.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of OHSW, Equal Opportunity Act, the Public Sector Act 2009, Code of Ethics and diversity appropriate to the requirements of the position.

A copy of the role description is attached.

EOI must be received by Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Enquires can be made to:

Paediatric Medicine Medical Admin
Phone: 8161 6783
E-mail: Health.PaediatricMedicineMedicalAdmin@sa.gov.au

Application Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to express their interest providing a statement (cover letter) as to why you are interested in being considered for this role and what attributes you can bring to the role matched to the Role Description along with resume.

Attachments

MD2 - Medical Unit Head Gastroenterology - Role Description - 954413.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines