Consultant / Head of Unit - Child Protection Services |Lyell McEwin Hospital

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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Applications close

Jan 23, 2026, 00:00 AM
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