Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Senior Medical Practitioner

Remuneration: View Staff Specialist Rates Here

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ700702

Lead the Future of Women’s Health in Queanbeyan

Applications Close Sunday 25th October -Apply via eCredential

This is more than a specialist role. It is an opportunity to build a service, shape a culture, and improve the lives of women and families across a rapidly growing region

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an outstanding Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join Queanbeyan Hospital’s newly evolving Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department as both a Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist and Head of Department.

Underpinning this position is an appointment as a permanent Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist, with the Head of Department role held for a three-year term extendable to five years dependent on satisfactory performance. Re-appointment as Head of Department after five years will be by application.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

As Head of Department, you will have the rare opportunity to:

· Lead the transformation of a growing maternity service.

· Shape the future model of obstetric and gynaecological care for the Queanbeyan community.

· Develop and expand specialist gynaecology services.

· Mentor and support General Practitioner Obstetricians and future clinicians.

· Build a culture of excellence in clinical governance, education, research and teamwork.

· Partner with executive, nursing, midwifery and allied health leaders to create integrated, patient-centred care.

This is an opportunity for a clinician who wants to leave a lasting legacy, not simply fill a roster.

About the role

As a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, the postholder will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the Southern New South Wales Local Health District (SNSWLHD) O&G Service. At Queanbeyan Hospital, the O&G Department provides specialist care to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients. The postholder will be the escalation point for General Practitioner Obstetricians in the department.

For obstetrics, the postholder will participate fully in outpatient clinic duties and on-call on a rostered basis. For gynaecology, the postholder will lead in establishing a gynaecology clinic and will have a gynaecology theatre list.

As Head of Department, the postholder will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of the O&G Department. This will include the development and clinical governance of O&G services, supporting a culture of learning and best practice, and managerial responsibility, including rostering, for medical staff in the department. The postholder will be a key member of the Queanbeyan Hospital leadership team, working in partnership with midwifery, allied health and executive colleagues to deliver integrated, person-centred services aligned to the goals of SNSWLHD.

The Head of Department role will attract a management allowance and dedicated time for leadership and management activities. This is in addition to the minimum non-clinical support time allocated to a full-time Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist. The exact balance of clinical, non-clinical, and leadership and management time will be negotiated as part of job planning with the postholder’s Line Manager and formally documented at the time of commencement. Job plans will be reviewed annually as part of the performance review process.

The postholder will serve as Head of Department for a three-year term, extendable to five years dependent on satisfactory performance. Continuation as Head of Department beyond five years will be by re-application. At the conclusion of the postholder’s tenure as Head of Department, their job plan will be re-negotiated.

The postholder will be primarily based at Queanbeyan Hospital but may be required to work at other facilities in the District.

This position reports operationally and professionally to the Director of Medical Services – Inland South and District Services who is also based at Queanbeyan Hospital. It has a close working relationship with the Site Manager/Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

About the facility and department

Queanbeyan Hospital is a 29-bed Level 3 acute care facility with a 24-hour 16-bed Emergency Department, a Day Surgery Unit, and a Renal Dialysis Unit. Community and comprehensive mental health services are co-located on site. It is a modern facility, having undergone a major $51 million redevelopment in 2009, including construction of a new main hospital building.

The hospital is a 20-minute drive to both the Level 4 North Canberra Hospital and Level 6 Canberra Hospital in the Australian Capital Territory, the latter of which provides most tertiary referral support, including for O&G. Queanbeyan Hospital serves a population of 69,000 residing in the area served by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, as well as those residing in the nearby Australian Capital Territory. Planning is underway for a future expansion of the hospital in view of the growing catchment population.

The Maternity Unit at Queanbeyan Hospital facilitates 550–600 deliveries per year. It is a Level 3 maternity service and a Level 2 neonatal service with a highly motivated midwifery workforce and a developing Midwifery Group Practice.

The Obstetric team is comprised of GP Obstetricians and Certificate and Procedural Training Programme trainees wishing to pursue careers as GP Obstetricians.

Theatre lists and facilities are available to support advanced laparoscopic procedures including total laparoscopic hysterectomies.

Queanbeyan Hospital offers training exposure for future GPs in multiple other specialities including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Anaesthetics and General Surgery.

The Lifestyle You Deserve

Located on the doorstep of Canberra, Queanbeyan offers the best of both worlds:

• A thriving and growing community.
• Access to excellent schools, universities and cultural facilities.
• Easy access to the Snowy Mountains, South Coast and national parks.
• A short commute to major tertiary services and specialist networks.

· Outstanding work-life balance in one of Australia's most liveable regions.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a FRANZCOG-qualified specialist who combines excellent clinical skills with a passion for leadership, teaching and service development. While we prefer the postholder to work 1.0 FTE, we will consider part time, job share, or other options if they can meet operational requirements.

You will be someone who:

· Inspires confidence and collaboration.

· Champions patient-centred care.

· Values education and mentoring.

· Embraces innovation and service improvement.

· Can bring people together to achieve exceptional outcomes for women, babies and families.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Every birth, every family, every patient interaction is an opportunity to improve lives.

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where your expertise, vision and values can genuinely shape the future of women's healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in building the next chapter of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queanbeyan Hospital.

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated commitment to education, with experience in teaching and training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate to a senior medical leadership role. Experience managing a clinical unit, service, or program will be viewed positively.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management.
• RANZCOG Associate Training Program Supervisor Certification. It will be expected that if the postholder does not already possess certification that they apply for it within six months of appointment.

Support for

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur where no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Southern NSW Local Health District has the potential to support visa sponsorship for eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. www.immi.gov.au

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For role related queries or questions contact District Director of Medical Services Inland South and Sitrict Services, Dr Chris Chew at [email protected]

Applications Close: Sunday 25th October-Apply via eCredential

Blacktown Hospital

Fixed Term (until 5/01/2027) 0.5 FTE Staff Specialist

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=1f5e5ac4-a9a7-4a35-81cf-aae0563f12bf

Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 OCTOBER 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners for the above position in the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). This position will be located at Blacktown Hospital within the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

The Blacktown O&G Department is busy level 5 maternity unit currently providing service for close to 4200 deliveries per year. The outpatient maternity and acute birthing service are supported by a gynaecological service with several weekly clinics and daily operating lists. The current senior staffing profile is a combination of Staff specialist and visiting medical officers.

It's a RANZCOG accredited training site.

Appointees my be eligible for credentialing and limited clinical privileges across other facilities in the Western Sydney Local Health District.

Successful applicants will have knowledge and expertise in the management of high risk and complex pregnancies, above the level of the Generalist O&G specialist. Have obstetric ultrasound skills above the level of Generalist O&G specialist. Have demonstrated commitment to provision high quality pregnancy care for women with a background of disadvantage and deprivation.

Applicants must have Australian Fellowship/Specialist Registration at time of applying.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications and credentials required for core scope of practice in the specialty.

2. Evidence of additional qualifications, skills and/or experience required for specific scope of practice for the specialty.

3. Demonstrated skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including:

o Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team.

o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.

o Excellent organisational, supervision and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to build respectful relationships.

o Maintaining and developing knowledge, skills and professional performance to the level required for contemporary practice.

o Experience and involvement in quality assurance activities and translation of research into practice to improve patient safety and quality.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources efficiently and contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the health care system.

5. Demonstrated aptitude for clinical leadership which is evidenced by:

o Systems thinking and risk-taking aptitude.

o Commitment to self -care and personal development.

o Capacity to maintain personal integrity, tolerate stress and demonstrate resilience.

o Commitment to building relationships, leading, and developing others.

o Results and outcome focused.

6. Commitment to good governance, achieving results and managing risks.

7. Demonstrated commitment to Education, Training and Research, as applicable to the position.

Working With Children Check

Applicants must provide evidence of a Working with Children Check issued by the Office of Communities Commission for Children and Young People. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Commission for Children and Young People website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

The Position Description can be located via e-credential, please refer to the link below.

To apply for this position, please complete an online application by clicking on the link below:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=1f5e5ac4-a9a7-4a35-81cf-aae0563f12bf

Applications must be received by 5pm on the advertising closing date.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 OCTOBER 2026

CONTACT

Dr Keerthi Perera

0407 521 231

[email protected]

If you are having any issues regarding your application via e-credential, please contact the Specialist Medical and Dental Recruitment Unit on (02) 8838 2094 or via e-mail: [email protected]

About St John of God Berwick has been a leading health care provider to the people of Berwick and the surrounding communities since 1910. With more than 200 beds and over 900 caregivers, we provide an extensive range of health care services including day surgery, cancer, cardiac and maternity care.

Your role at St John of God Berwick Hospital

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Maternity Leadership Team at St John of God Berwick Hospital as our Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity in a permanent, full-time capacity.

As Maternity Unit Manager, you will provide strong clinical and operational leadership across the maternity service, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and Special Care Nursery services.

You will lead and support a dedicated multidisciplinary team, driving clinical excellence, workforce capability, operational performance and continuous improvement across the service. You will also play a key role in the ongoing success of our Joy maternity program, which provides a high-quality private hospital maternity service delivered through a collaborative model of care.

St John of God Berwick Maternity welcomes approximately 900–1,000 babies each year, with our values of excellence, respect, compassion, hospitality and justice at the heart of everything we do.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a well-established maternity service while working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.

The Position

Reporting to the relevant hospital leadership, you will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Maternity Unit, with key responsibilities including:

• Providing visible clinical and operational leadership across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and Special Care Nursery services.
• Monitoring clinical standards and service performance against relevant benchmarks, including nurse-sensitive indicators, incident management data, clinical indicators, and patient, medical practitioner and caregiver feedback.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and developing, implementing and evaluating strategies where standards or benchmarks are not achieved.
• Supporting and participating in ACHS accreditation and regulatory assessments, as well as broader Quality and Clinical Risk Management programs.
• Fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement to achieve positive patient outcomes and experiences.
• Ensuring patients and consumers are actively involved in relevant planning and decision-making processes.
• Maintaining a clinical presence within the department as required, supporting caregivers and medical officers and ensuring the delivery of safe, person-centred care.
• Managing and monitoring the service cost centre, including productivity, activity and utilisation, in line with budgetary parameters and performance targets.
• Promoting innovation and service improvement to enhance the patient and family experience.
• Working collaboratively with the Hospital Management Committee to support the growth and promotion of the maternity service to medical practitioners and the broader community.
• Leading workforce planning and supporting the implementation of appropriate workforce models and skill mix to maintain safe, high-quality care.
• Building capability within the team through effective leadership, performance management, professional development and engagement.

About you

You will be a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and bring contemporary leadership and management experience within an acute hospital environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Proven senior nursing leadership and management experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience within maternity services.
• Recent Birth Suite experience, with RANZCOG FSEP Level 3 practitioner experience highly desirable.
• Experience in Special Care Nursery environments will be highly regarded.
• Relevant management, leadership and/or postgraduate qualifications.
• A demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management, including experience with ACHS accreditation processes.
• The ability to exercise sound judgement when managing complex clinical, operational, ethical and people matters.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• A genuine commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Above all, you will be committed to putting patients and their families at the centre of everything you do and supporting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

We will offer you

• Permanent full-time position commencing November 2026
• Salary of $147,618 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 across a range of benefits, including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and everyday living expenses
• Additional salary packaging options above the FBT cap, including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation
• Flexible work options, purchased leave and wellbeing programs to support a healthy work-life balance
• Employee discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• The opportunity to work within a dynamic and collaborative multidisciplinary leadership team
• The opportunity to lead and influence a well-established maternity service caring for approximately 900–1,000 families each year

Enquiries

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Allison Merrigan – Director of Nursing and Midwifery, on (03) 8784 5465

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

Employment Type: Quinquennium – to 30 June 2027

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer – Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Blue Mountains

VMO Hours: Zero hour contract

Requisition ID: REQ591400

How to apply

Your application is to be submitted through E-Credential ONLY. To apply please click this link:

https://myclinicalprofile.com.au/OpenPositionLogin.aspx?UniqueId=dddd84da-330c-49cb-b919-5e2503de7b15

Applications close on 01 November 2026 and must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Please refer to the Application Guide for instructions on how to create a Clinician Profile and a list of mandatory requirements for all Senior Medical & Dental Officer applications. If you are experiencing any difficulties, please first refer to the User Guide attached to this advertisement. Alternatively, you can contact Senior Medical Workforce Unit on 4734 2281. For all enquiries relating to the position and its function, you must contact the designated contact person.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical/dental practitioners for the above position (s) in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. The position will be primarily located at Blue Mountains ANZAC Memorial Hospital within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Possess or be eligible for specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) OR be eligible for the international medical graduate specialist accreditation pathway through RANZCOG. Applicants expecting to receive Fellowship within the next 6 months are eligible to apply.

Successful applicants will be eligible for reappointment for the subsequent quinquennium (2027–2032).

The appointees must demonstrate broad-based generalist experience in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including intrapartum care, antenatal clinics, Gynaecology theatre and acute presentations.

Appointees may be eligible for credentialing and privileging across all other facilities in the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.

Together, Achieving Better Health

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District will drive innovation and excellence in health service delivery that provides safe, equitable, high quality, accessible, timely and efficient services that are responsive to the needs of patients and the community

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District provides world-class clinical care, research, and innovation, and is committed to providing a workplace culture that values and promotes the growth of high performing teams and individuals. We are passionate about the work we do and are committed to improving the health of our local community and enhancing the experience of all our patients.

See why people like you join our local health district – and welcome to the family! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2FVDzrwYZI

To check out our diverse workforce and see some of our recent innovative and community-focused achievements, browse our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NepeanBlueMtsLHD

If you would like more information about our Local Health district, please visit our website: http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

• Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Possess Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FRANZCOG) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the relevant award ( (NSW) Award. Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience across the generalist scope of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, including intrapartum care and acute Gynaecology, demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position, with a high level of experience and competency in independently managing labour ward and gynaecological emergencies.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.
• Demonstrates the skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical /Dental Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
• Familiarity with research concepts and commitment to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination 2014

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2024_015

To see a full position description, please click HERE

To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa.

We respectfully request no agencies apply

Need more information?

Dr Theo Katzeff [email protected]

Mob 0438 292 439

Head of Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application. Applications close 01 November 2026. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date. All applicants are to apply through eCredential.