Date published: Jan 12, 2026, 14:14 PM
Location
Lyell McEwin Hospital, Elizabeth Vale South Australia
Description
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
- Total Indicative Remuneration: $366,283 - $822,189 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – MD2
- Ongoing* Full-Time at Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN)
We believe every child deserves safety, care, and a voice. Our Child Protection Services (CPS) team is a trauma-informed, specialist unit providing psychosocial and medical assessments, forensic examinations, and therapeutic interventions for children and young people aged 0–18.
We're seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant – Child Protection Services to join us in this vital mission.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Essential qualifications
- Specialist medical qualifications and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Expertise in forensic paediatric medicine, including conducting examinations and preparing high-quality reports for court processes.
- Strong leadership skills to guide a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychologists, paediatricians, and Aboriginal Wellbeing Officers.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external agencies such as SA Police and Families SA.
- A passion for teaching, mentoring, and contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to trauma-informed care.
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Enquiries: Adriana Rotaru Medical Management Facilitator Phone: (08) 8182 9042 E-mail: adriana.rotaru@sa.gov.au
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