SA Health Job reference: 923943 Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health - Paediatric Rehabilitation, North Adelaide (5006)
Salary – MD2 - $386,457 to $583,645 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
Full Time (3-year Contract)
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 Consultant delivers high-quality paediatric rehabilitation across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Uses evidence-based, interdisciplinary care to optimise function and life skills. Supports education, research, and teamwork to achieve strong clinical outcomes.
Key duties of the role
Provide high standard clinical practice through adherence to policies, protocols and procedures.
Actively participate in clinical review programmes to monitor standards of practice and ensure the maintenance of quality outcomes
Provide effective and efficient medical services to inpatients, outpatients and community based patients
Contribute and facilitate the continuing education programmes.
Support and contribute to clinical research initiatives within the specialty area.
Skills and Experience
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 qualifications as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
Extensive experience in the provision of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services at a Consultant level
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
Knowledge of contemporary practice, issues and research in relation to Paediatric Rehabilitation
Enquiries can be directed to
Julie Maddigan
Administration Coordinator
8161 7367
Julie.Maddigan@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:
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 28 May 2026 at 11:55PM
Applications close: 28/05/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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