2027 WCHN Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide (5006)
• Salary – Classification - MDP2 - Medical Practitioner - $106,225 - $172,348 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Positions Available - Full Time/Part Time
  • As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.  Rotations following the initial 12 month will be determined in line with your training and SA Health's requirements.  This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

• 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.

This role will provide trauma care to paediatric patients under consultant supervision across ED, wards, and clinics. Furthermore you will be supporting audit, governance, and education activities, participate in after-hours rosters and research, and contribute to multidisciplinary trauma management and continuous improvement.

• WCHN - MDP2 Trauma & Ortho Registrar 2027.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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

• →Provide inpatient care for trauma patients as part of the Trauma Team under consultant supervision.
• →Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records.
• →Participate in surgical ward cover and overnight on-call rosters.
• →Engage in education and training activities, supporting ongoing professional development.
• →Contribute to research activities within the unit, supporting evidence-based practice and service improvement.

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration
• Clinical experience in acute surgical care, including trauma
• Skill in problem solving and decision making at an organisational and individual level.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate to a wide range of people

Melissa Cestaro

Position: Manager, Administrative Services
Phone: 8161 8389
E-mail: melissa.cestaro@sa.gov.au

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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