MLHD - SS/VMO - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Griffith Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Griffith; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Car leases

Fitness Passport

Advanced education & training

EAP & wellbeing programs

Incentives

Job summary

MLHD in Griffith, NSW, is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology to deliver contemporary, comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and on‑call settings.

You will manage antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological cases, participate in rosters, and mentor junior staff while upholding NSW Health values. A strong focus on governance and teamwork will be essential.

Qualifications

• Fellowship or equivalent registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology is required.
• Recent clinical experience in O&G at a specialist level.
• Demonstrated leadership of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to teach, supervise and mentor junior staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and on‑call settings.
• Manage antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal patients and gynaecology cases.
• Participate in departmental on‑call roster and provide timely specialist support.
• Supervise, teach and mentor junior medical officers and GP obstetricians.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Obstetrics & Gynecology

On-call rostering

Teaching/mentoring

Leadership

Education

Medical Board of Australia Specialist registration

Tools

Clinical information systems

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ647377 Position Classification: Staff Specialist | Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Sessional Employment Type: Permanent / Full Time / Part Time / Contract Location: Griffith Base Hospital Remuneration (Award Based): Staff Specialist (State) Award or Visiting Medical Officer (State) Award, Sessional FTE / Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week Applications Close: This is a rolling campaign; suitable applicants will be shortlisted and appointed as applications are received Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Griffith Base Hospital Be Part of Our Team: Deliver High-Quality Women’s Health Care in Regional NSWAbout us The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care. Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.

What you’ll be doing

As a Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, you will deliver contemporary, comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and on‑call settings. Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing high‑quality, evidence‑based obstetric and gynaecological services to optimise patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Managing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological patients across the full scope of the specialty
• Participating in the departmental on‑call roster to provide timely specialist support
• Supervising, teaching and mentoring junior medical officers, GP Obstetricians and other clinical staff
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient‑centred care
• Actively participating in clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
• Utilising clinical information systems to support informed clinical decision‑making
• In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

Where you’ll be working

Based in Griffith, NSW, a vibrant regional city in the heart of the Riverina, you’ll work within a key MLHD service delivering obstetric and gynaecological care to the local community and surrounding rural areas. The service offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment and strong professional collegiality. Griffith is known for its welcoming multicultural community, affordable housing, excellent schools and relaxed lifestyle. With outstanding food and wine, sporting facilities, short commute times and daily flights to Sydney, Griffith offers an ideal balance of rewarding specialist practice and regional living.

What We Can Offer You

For Staff Specialist only

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
• Car leases
• Fitness Passport
• Support though advanced education & training
• Access to EAP, wellbeing programs and supports for you and your family
• Incentives

MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience For further information Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services, Griffith Base Hospital via [e-mail]

Important Information

A National Police Check will be conducted.

NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.

Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the role delineation of the service with substantial exprience in gynaecological surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on‑call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.