Consultant Transition Program - Paediatric Renal

• 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

• 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.

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.

• MD2 - Consultant Transition Program - Paediatric Renal - Role Description - 945197.pdf
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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.

• →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.

• 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.

Selma Torronen

Medical Unit Head, Paediatric Renal Department

Selma.Torronen@sa.gov.au

or

Sally Kellett

Consultant, Paediatric Renal Department

Advertised: 28 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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