2028 WCHN Orthopaedic Fellow
Job no: ******
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical
- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary – MDP2 - Medical Practitioner, $ 117,483 to $ 183,357 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Full time, fixed term (temporary) contract until 28 January 2029
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.
About the role
The Orthopaedic Fellow provides clinical care to orthopaedic inpatients and outpatients under consultant supervision, supports clinical teaching and research activities, and gains broad surgical experience across multiple hospital sites. The role also includes participation in on-call roster coordination and may involve operating fluoroscopy equipment subject to appropriate licensing and credentialing.
Key duties of the role
- Provide a professional clinical consultant service to the inpatients and outpatients of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
- Ensuring that patients/families are given adequate information upon which to base treatment decision and follow-up.
- Demonstrate the ability to safely & effectively provide surgical services for children for general paediatric procedures, in children without significant co-morbidities.
- Quality management and continuous Improvement of practice and service delivery
- Contribute to a positive team culture and safe work environment
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.
- Minimum 4 years' experience as an Intern, Resident Medical Officer, or Registrar in a recognised teaching hospital, with Advanced Trainee experience.
- Extensive clinical experience and demonstrated competence in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Proven experience in clinical teaching, research activities, and multidisciplinary team-based care.
Please note that, due to the supervision requirements associated with this position, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) is unable to support International Medical Graduates (IMGs) with overseas medical qualifications who require supervision under the AHPRA Standard Pathway.
Applicants who require registration and supervision under the AHPRA Standard Pathway are therefore not eligible for this position and will not be considered for shortlisting.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm their AHPRA registration pathway and eligibility prior to submitting an application.
Enquiries can be directed to
Melissa Cestaro
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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- Orthopaedic Clinical Research - Role Description - ******.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: Sunday 08 November 2026 11:55PM
Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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2028 Wchn Orthopaedic Fellow in Adelaide employer: Women'S And Children'S Health Network
At the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), we pride ourselves on being a compassionate and innovative employer dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare. Located in the heart of Adelaide CBD, we offer our employees generous benefits such as salary packaging, access to fitness programs, and free public transport, all within a supportive work culture that values diversity and professional growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of women, babies, and children while enjoying a fulfilling career with ample opportunities for development.
Contact Details:
Women'S And Children'S Health Network Recruitment Team
