Job Description

Staff Specialist / VMO – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Regional NSW | Coastal Lifestyle | Public Hospital

Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time | Staff Specialist or VMO

Are you a FRANZCOG Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking a rewarding regional role with genuine work–life balance, strong clinical autonomy, and the opportunity to shape and grow a regional O&G service?

We are working exclusively with a modern regional referral hospital located in a thriving coastal town in South-East NSW, offering an outstanding lifestyle combined with meaningful clinical practice.

The Hospital

This is a well-established regional public hospital servicing a broad catchment across the South-East NSW region.

• Approximately 130–140 inpatient beds
• Full Emergency Department, ICU/HD, General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Mental Health services
• Modern facilities with strong on-site diagnostic and theatre support
• Part of a progressive Local Health District with close links to larger tertiary centres

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service

The O&G department plays a critical role in regional women’s health, delivering comprehensive services across:

• Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• General and operative gynaecology
• Emergency obstetric and gynaecological presentations
• Inpatient, outpatient and on-call services

You will work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team including midwives, nursing staff, anaesthetics, paediatrics and junior medical staff, with opportunities to:

• Contribute to service development and expansion
• Support and mentor junior doctors and trainees
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance and education
• Help foster a strong culture of learning and best practice in a regional setting

This role suits a confident specialist comfortable working with a high level of clinical independence, supported by strong systems and referral pathways.

The Role

• Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer appointment
• Permanent, full-time or part-time options available
• Up to 40 hours per week (flexible arrangements considered)
• Involves emergency, inpatient and outpatient O&G care

Essential Criteria

• FRANZCOG or eligibility for specialist registration
• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience managing complex obstetric and gynaecological cases
• Commitment to teaching, supervision and clinical excellence
• Strong teamwork, communication and leadership skills
• Alignment with NSW Health values and patient-centred care

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration (NSW Health rates)
• 11.5% superannuation on top of base earnings
• Salary packaging benefits (living expenses, meals & entertainment, novated leasing)
• Flexible work arrangements to support lifestyle and family commitments
• Annual leave loading and corporate health & wellbeing programs
• The opportunity to live and work in a beautiful coastal regional community, with excellent schools, outdoor lifestyle, and significantly lower cost of living than metro centres

For a confidential discussion about the hospital, location, on-call structure, remuneration or suitability, please contact:
📧 ania@mediix.com.au