Clinical Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Queensland Government; Australia; On-site; AUD 225,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package up to 724,?

5 weeks annual leave

Long service and sick leave

Superannuation 12.75%

50% base salary attraction incentive

15% regional attraction allowance

Motor vehicle allowance

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Queensland Government seeks a Clinical Director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to provide strategic clinical leadership across a large region. The role drives service improvement, governance and research, while strengthening models of care with remote communities and outreach.

You will shape future care, lead workforce planning and mentor registrars and junior doctors, ensuring high standards across North West Hospital and Health Service. A competitive remuneration package applies.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree qualification and registration/licences.
• Current general and specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellow of FRANZCOG; sub-specialty qualifications desirable.
• Driver licence (C class) required.
• Pre-employment screening including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence across Obstetrics and Gynaecology with focus on safety and quality.
• Shape service planning, clinical innovation and outreach including telehealth.
• Develop and mentor medical teams, planning workforce and education.
• Foster collaborative care models across the region.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Governance

Workforce planning

Education & research

Education

FRANZCOG

AHPRA general & specialist registration

FACRRM

FRACGP + FARGP + Advanced DRANZCOG

C Class Driver Licence

Job description

About the roleAs 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 usCompetitive 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).RequirementsMandatory 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 ORFellow 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 ServiceThe 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 [phone].Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.