About the role
Staff Specialist / VMO – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Regional NSW | City-Adjacent Lifestyle | Public Hospital
Permanent | Full-Time, Part-Time, Job Share or Rotational Options
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
We are partnering with a well-established regional public hospital located in a growing city on the NSW–ACT border, offering the rare combination of regional medicine with immediate access to a major metropolitan centre.
This opportunity is ideal for an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking flexibility, clinical variety and strong professional support while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.
The Hospital
This is a small but strategically important regional hospital providing essential acute services to a rapidly growing population.
- Approximately 40–50 inpatient beds
- 24-hour Emergency Department
- Close clinical integration with larger referral hospitals nearby
- Strong links to tertiary services, subspecialty support and retrieval pathways
- Serves a diverse community across the surrounding region and commuter belt
Its proximity to a major city allows clinicians to enjoy metro-level amenities, schooling and partner employment options, while practising in a genuinely community-focused hospital.
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service
The O&G service provides core obstetric and gynaecological care, with a focus on safe, high-quality regional practice and strong collaboration.
Scope includes:
- Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
- Gynaecology services appropriate to a regional hospital setting
- Emergency obstetric and gynaecological presentations
- Inpatient, outpatient and on-call responsibilities
You will work within a multidisciplinary team environment, contributing to:
- Clinical leadership and service delivery
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
- Quality improvement, risk management and governance activities
- Ongoing development of safe, evidence-based O&G services
This role suits a specialist who values teamwork, flexibility and continuity of care, and who is comfortable participating in an on-call roster with local response requirements.
The Role
- Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer appointment
- Full-time, part-time, job share or regular rotation options available
- Participation in an on-call roster (on-site response required)
- Permanent appointment within NSW Health
Essential Criteria
- Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Demonstrated clinical experience across obstetrics and gynaecology
- Ability to work effectively and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to teaching, continuing professional development and quality improvement
- Strong communication and IT skills
- Capacity to manage competing clinical demands in a regional setting
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 work–life balance
- Annual leave loading and corporate health & wellbeing programs
- Lifestyle benefits of living near a major city while enjoying regional housing affordability and shorter commutes
For a confidential discussion about the hospital, service structure, on-call expectations or remuneration, please contact: