SA Health
Job reference: 886030
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Women’s and Babies Division, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary

• Classification - MD2 - Consultant / Senior Consultant - $227,591 to $299,884
• Up to full time - Term Contract - Multiple positions

About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Obstetrics team as a Medical Consultant, where you will be responsible for:

• providing high quality medical services in all-risk Obstetric model.
• contributing to the provision of outpatient antenatal services (including women’s assessment service), elective caesarean section birthing services and supervision of activity. Duties may involve teaching as the supervising consultant for elective gynaecology operating.
• contributing to team-work within a multidisciplinary environment for optimal clinical service outcomes and be an active participant in research and teaching at all levels of training for TMOs as required.
• participating in the afterhours Obstetrics on call roster.
• participating in regular Perinatal Morbidity and Mortality review process and participate in quality improvement processes.
• co-ordinating regular ongoing education within the division with a focus on safety and quality.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to:

• 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.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (FRANZCOG) or within 6 months.
• A demonstrated working experience in the field of all risk Obstetrics
• Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• 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

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• 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 for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us
The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.
Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.
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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
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.
Want 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.
Enquiries
Nisa Saeed
Position: Assistant Business Manager
Phone: 8161 9624
E-mail: Nisa.Saeed2@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 4/12/2024 – 11:55pm
Useful Links
MD2 - Obstetrics Consultant - Role Description - 886030.pdf

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.