Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Director

Sante Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support may be available

Leadership opportunities

Teaching and mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Sante Recruitment seeks an experienced Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist to join a progressive regional health service in South Australia. This is a permanent full-time consultant opportunity with an initial three-year Head of Unit appointment, offering leadership across antenatal care, labour & birth, postnatal care and gynaecology.

You will mentor junior staff and influence service development. The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership within a growing regional

Qualifications

• FRANZCOG or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligible for specialist registration.
• Demonstrated consultant-level experience in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Strong clinical leadership capability and governance interest.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level Obstetrics & Gynecology services across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecology care.
• Lead and support the O&G clinical team and contribute to clinical governance.
• Plan service development and drive quality improvement within a regional health network.
• Mentor, supervise and develop junior medical staff and promote multidisciplinary care.
• Contribute to teaching and professional development across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

FRANZCOG or equivalent

AHPRA Specialist Registration

Job description

• Established Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Head of UnitRegional South Australia | 3-Year Leadership Appointment | $400,000–$520,000

Lead, develop and shape the future of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a growing regional health service.

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join a progressive regional health service in South Australia.

This is a permanent full-time consultant opportunity incorporating an initial three-year Head of Unit appointment, offering the opportunity to combine senior clinical practice with meaningful service leadership.

The successful candidate will maintain a broad clinical role across antenatal care, labour and birth, postnatal care and gynaecology, while providing clinical leadership and contributing to the continued development of O&G services.

This opportunity will appeal to a specialist who values clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary leadership, teaching and mentoring, and the opportunity to influence service development within a growing regional community.

The Opportunity As Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Head of Unit, you will provide senior clinical leadership while working across a comprehensive range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing consultant-level Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
• Clinical practice across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Providing comprehensive gynaecological services.
• Leading and supporting the O&G clinical team.
• Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Supporting service planning and future service development.
• Mentoring, supervising and developing junior medical staff.
• Promoting a strong multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Contributing to teaching, education and professional development.
• Working collaboratively across the broader regional health network.

The three-year Head of Unit appointment provides an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the future direction, quality and growth of the service.

The Hospital & Health Service The service forms part of a large regional health network supporting communities across a substantial area of South Australia.

The hospital is experiencing increasing clinical activity and complexity, with growing demand for specialist services.

The Service Offers

• Established Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
• Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
• Comprehensive gynaecological services.
• A growing regional population.
• Strong integration between hospital, community and primary care.
• Established multidisciplinary clinical relationships.
• Opportunities for service expansion and development.
• A strong focus on clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Teaching and supervision opportunities for junior medical staff.

The leadership structure also provides dedicated opportunities for service development and professional activities.

Remuneration & Benefits

Indicative total remuneration: $400,000 – $520,000

Additional Benefits May Include

• Senior consultant and Head of Unit appointment.
• Opportunity to influence service development and clinical governance.
• Dedicated time for leadership and professional activities.
• Relocation assistance may be negotiable, subject to eligibility.
• Strong multidisciplinary working environment.
• Excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career in regional South Australia.

The Location – Regional South Australia

The regional centre offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity, community lifestyle and accessibility.

Located within practical reach of metropolitan Adelaide, the area provides the infrastructure and services required for both professional and family life while offering the advantages of regional living.

Lifestyle Benefits Include

• Established schools and education facilities.
• Comprehensive local healthcare and community services.
• Family-friendly amenities.
• Easier commuting and less metropolitan congestion.
• Access to surrounding food and wine regions.
• A relaxed regional lifestyle.
• Strong community connections.Convenient access to Adelaide and metropolitan infrastructure.

For a specialist looking to step into a genuine leadership position without the isolation associated with more remote practice, this represents an attractive regional career option.

International Medical Graduates who have been assessed as Partially Comparable or Substantially Comparable are encouraged to enquire.

Experienced specialists who hold overseas qualifications may be considered subject to their AHPRA registration and specialist assessment status.

Requirements Applicants Will Require

• FRANZCOG or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration.
• Demonstrated consultant-level experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Strong clinical leadership capability.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team skills.
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, clinical governance and service development.
• Commitment to teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical staff.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $400,000–$520,000 indicative total remuneration.
• Initial three-year Head of Unit appointment.
• Permanent full-time consultant position.
• Broad Obstetrics & Gynaecology clinical practice.
• Genuine opportunity to shape and develop regional O&G services.
• Senior clinical leadership and governance responsibilities.
• Strong teaching and mentoring component.
• Growing regional health service.Excellent multidisciplinary environment.
• Regional lifestyle within practical reach of Adelaide.
• Relocation support may be available.
• International specialists with appropriate RACP/FRANZCOG and AHPRA status encouraged to enquire.