Staff Specialist Obs & Gynae Large Retainer!

Sante Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Large private practice retainer

Flexible hours

Private practice model access

Teaching and research opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mater Mothers' Hospital in Brisbane, Queensland, is offering a 12-month Specialist opportunity for a new FRANZCOG Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2027, with a path to independent practice within a supportive team.

The role provides exposure to tertiary obstetrics, Maternal-Fetal Medicine and a co-located private practice model, with flexible hours to accommodate private commitments and a potential large private practice retainer.

Qualifications

• FRANZCOG fellowship or eligibility required.
• New FRANZCOG Fellow seeking independent practice in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide tertiary-level antenatal and intrapartum care.
• Manage complex obstetric presentations.
• Participate in operating lists within Brisbane's busy general gynaecology service.
• Develop private practice through Mater's established private practice model.
• Work with experienced Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
• Collaborate with medical, midwifery and allied health professionals.
• Teach and supervise junior doctors.
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and quality improvement.
• Engage in risk management and administrative activities.

Education

FRANZCOG Fellow/Candidate

New FRANZCOG Fellow

Job description

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – New Fellow / Early Career Specialist

Mater Mothers' Hospital | Brisbane, Queensland

12-Month Specialist Opportunity | Large Private Practice Retainer Available | Flexible Hours

A Unique Opportunity for a New FRANZCOG Specialist

Mater Mothers' Hospital is Queensland's premier women's health facility and the state's largest maternity care provider, serving as a major referral centre for complex obstetric and Maternal-Fetal Medicine cases.

Mater Health is offering a unique 12-month opportunity for one exceptional new Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2027.

Recognising the limited opportunities available for Senior Registrars transitioning into independent specialist practice, this position has been specifically designed to provide a new Fellow with the opportunity to work independently as a Specialist while remaining supported within an experienced team environment.

Large Private Practice Retainer Available

A significant feature of this opportunity is the potential to establish a substantial private practice, supported by the co-located Mater Mothers' Private and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane.

For the right candidate, there is potential to negotiate a large private practice retainer/package, providing an attractive financial platform while developing a long-term private patient base.

The position may suit a new Fellow looking to develop a career across:

• Public obstetrics and gynaecology
• Private obstetrics and gynaecology
• A mixed public/private practice
• General obstetrics and gynaecology
• Advanced gynaecological surgery

What's on Offer

• 12-month Specialist appointment commencing in 2027
• Opportunity designed specifically for a new FRANZCOG Fellow
• Large private practice retainer/package available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to establish and grow a private patient base
• Access to Mater's private practice model
• Co-located Mater Mothers' Private Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Brisbane
• Flexible hours negotiable to facilitate private practice and other commitments
• Tertiary-level obstetric and gynaecological experience
• Exposure to complex obstetrics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Major vaginal, abdominal and advanced laparoscopic gynaecological surgery
• Opportunity to participate in rural and regional Queensland outreach
• Teaching, research, audit and clinical governance opportunities
• Salary commensurate with experience + superannuation
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
• Access to a comprehensive range of Mater staff benefits

About Mater Mothers' Hospital

Mater Mothers' Hospital is Australia's largest maternity hospital and a leading centre for women's health.

The service provides comprehensive maternity care, including complex obstetric and Maternal-Fetal Medicine services, and acts as a major referral centre for women across South East Queensland.

A busy general gynaecology service complements the maternity program, providing women with access to specialist care across:

• General gynaecology
• Major vaginal surgery
• Abdominal surgery
• Advanced laparoscopic surgery
• Ambulatory gynaecology
• Complex obstetric care
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine

The Opportunity

This role provides a new Fellow with the opportunity to transition into independent Specialist practice within a supportive tertiary hospital environment.

The successful applicant will ideally be seeking to develop a long-term career in General Obstetrics & Gynaecology, whether within the public system, private practice or a combination of both.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Provide tertiary-level antenatal and intrapartum care
• Manage complex obstetric presentations
• Participate in operating lists within Brisbane's busy general gynaecology service
• Develop your private practice through Mater's established private practice model
• Work collaboratively with experienced Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
• Work alongside medical, midwifery and allied health professionals
• Participate in education and supervision of junior doctors
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and quality improvement
• Participate in risk management and administrative activities

Mater Flying O&G Service

There is also an opportunity to participate in the Mater Flying O&G Service, undertaking week-long gynaecology-focused rotations to rural and regional Queensland.

This provides valuable exposure to regional women's health while offering the opportunity to contribute to the provision of specialist services outside metropolitan Brisbane.

About You Applications Are Encouraged From

• New FRANZCOG Fellows
• Doctors expecting to achieve FRANZCOG in early 2027
• Newly qualified Specialists seeking to establish themselves in independent practice
• O&G Specialists interested in developing a public/private or predominantly private career

Hours of employment are negotiable, providing flexibility to accommodate private practice, family commitments or other professional interests.

Why Brisbane?

Brisbane offers an outstanding combination of professional opportunity and lifestyle.

Enjoy a warm Queensland climate, excellent schools, world-class universities, vibrant dining and entertainment, easy access to beaches and the Gold Coast, and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle.

For a new FRANZCOG seeking to establish a long-term specialist career, this opportunity provides the ability to combine tertiary public hospital experience with the development of a substantial private practice from the outset.