Consultant Transition Program - Paediatric Renal

Sa Health; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 243 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging benefits up to $9,010

Additional $2,650 for meal expenses (F

Fitness Passport access

Free public transport for SA Health st

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation financial support may beNeg

Résumé du poste

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide seeks a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology to deliver inpatient, outpatient and community services, and to lead multidisciplinary teams. The role includes education, research and guiding the transition of adolescents to adult care.

Eligible candidates will have MBBS with specialist nephrology qualifications and current AHPRA registration, with a commitment to high-quality clinical care and safety.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification.
• Specialist qualifications in Nephrology.
• Current AHPRA specialist registration or eligibility.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality inpatient, outpatient and community paediatric nephrology services.
• Contribute to education and research within the Renal Unit.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and promote safe, evidence-based practice.
• Support transition of adolescents from paediatric to adult care.
• Participate in quality management and Credentialing reviews.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching/education leadership

Research experience

Formation

MBBS

Specialist nephrology qualifications

Current AHPRA specialist registration

Description du poste

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide, 5006
• Salary – MD2 - Consultant / Senior Consultant, $243,212 to $320,467 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits (Full time equivalent salary)
• Part Time (0.05 FTE) – Permanent Ongoing

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. and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Consultant/Senior Consultant – Transitional Program is responsible for providing high-quality inpatient, outpatient and community paediatric nephrology services. The role contributes to education and research within the Renal Unit while promoting effective teamwork to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The role also provides a structured, multidisciplinary approach to ensuring the seamless transition of adolescents from paediatric to adult healthcare services.

Key duties of the role

• Providing high-quality clinical care using evidence-based practice while fostering a positive culture and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with organisational policies and contribute to the advancement of knowledge within the specialty
• Ensure undergraduate and postgraduate training in the discipline of Paediatric Medicine services is facilitated.
• Leading the unit and participating in quality management, quality assurance and risk management activities and ongoing improvement of services.
• Contribute to the ongoing review of Credentialing & Scope of Clinical Practice for medical staff.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications in Nephrology.
• Current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner with specialist registration, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration before commencing.
• Experience in providing paediatric renal medicine services within a large teaching hospital preferred.
• Experience in research, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and leading multidisciplinary teams desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of renal medicine, hospital administration, workplace safety, equal opportunity and public sector ethics, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Enquiries can be directed to

Selma Torronen

Medical Unit Head, Paediatric Renal Department

or

Sally Kellett

Consultant, Paediatric Renal Department

during periods of leave

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: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 11:55PM