Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Lead Transformative Care

NSW Health; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Queanbeyan is seeking a FRANZCOG‑qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to lead the Department as Head of Department for a three-year term, extendable to five years. The role combines high‑level clinical work with strategic governance and service development.

The postholder will lead in establishing clinics, managing rosters, and mentoring GP obstetricians, with flexibility around full-time or shared/part-time arrangements to suit operational needs.

Qualifications

• FRANZCOG-qualified specialist with leadership, teaching and service development.
• Preferred to work 1.0 FTE (full-time equivalent) but other options may be considered to meet operational requirements.
• Experience leading obstetric and gynaecology services within a district health system.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within SNSWLHD O&G service.
• Lead the O&G department with strategic, clinical governance and operational responsibilities.
• Establish and lead gynaecology clinics and theatre lists; participate in obstetrics outpatient duties and on-call rosters.

Skills

FRANZCOG qualification

Leadership

Clinical governance

Education & teaching

Mentoring GP obstetricians

Strategic leadership

Education

FRANZCOG qualification

Job description

NSW Health in Queanbeyan is seeking a FRANZCOG‑qualified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to lead the Department as Head of Department for a three-year term, extendable to five years. The role combines high‑level clinical work with strategic governance and service development.

The postholder will lead in establishing clinics, managing rosters, and mentoring GP obstetricians, with flexibility around full-time or shared/part-time arrangements to suit operational needs.