About the role
About the role
As Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, you will provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, driving service improvement, strong clinical governance and evidence-based practice. You will play a key role in workforce development, education and research while strengthening collaborative models of care to meet the needs of women and families across the region.
In this role, you will
- Lead clinical excellence - oversee service delivery, clinical standards, patient safety and quality improvement across Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Shape the future of care - drive service planning, clinical innovation and contemporary models of care, including outreach and telehealth across remote communities.
- Develop and inspire medical teams - support workforce planning, recruitment and retention, while mentoring registrars, junior doctors and future rural specialists.
Working with us
Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $724,710 per annum comprising:
- Base salary ranges between $225,305 and $284,318 p.a. (L18-L27).
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Attraction and Retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
- Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
- Motor Vehicle Allowance.
- Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility allowance.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Accommodation Rent Free (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation).
- Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Current general and specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).
- Fellow in the specialty of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG). Sub specialty qualifications are highly desirable OR
- Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Rural Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP + FARGP) with Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Advanced DRANZCOG).
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dr Erica West on (07) 4744 4882.
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026.