Staff Specialist | VMO - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

About this 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:
📧 [email protected]