About the role
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