Staff Specialist - Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Maternity Leave Relief - The Royal Hospital for[...]

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Sydney is seeking a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to provide expert care in a dynamic maternity services environment. The role involves managing high-risk cases, undertaking various procedures, and contributing to public service quality. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to education and team collaboration. The position covers maternity leave until October 2026, with opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to undertake high-risk obstetric procedures.
• Experience in managing benign gynaecological conditions.
• Commitment to high quality public service.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical assessment and management in obstetrics and gynaecology.
• Participate in higher risk obstetric care and complex procedures.
• Collaborate with women for informed healthcare decisions.

Skills

Emergency and higher risk obstetric procedures

Laparoscopic gynaecology surgery

Team collaboration

Teaching and supervision

Education

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)

Registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

Job description

Overview

The Royal Hospital for Women is the only stand-alone Women’s Hospital in New South Wales providing unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice initiatives. It is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and is co-located with other hospitals on the Randwick Hospitals Campus. The Campus offers one of the State's most comprehensive ranges of facilities and expertise in health care.

The Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology within the Division of Maternity Services. The preferred days of service will be Monday, Thursday and Friday. This position is for maternity leave cover to 8 October 2026 with the possibility of extension without further advertisement or interview.

The vision for SESLHD is ‘exceptional people, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The primary location of this position may be varied as agreed with the Director of Medical Services and as approved by MDAAC to other facilities in SESLHD.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy PD2024_015. Successful applicants to the role must provide vaccination history and pathology as part of the application documentation and be certified as compliant before employment can commence.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

All applications must include a demonstration of your ability to meet each of the selection criteria in order to progress through the recruitment process.

• Registration or eligible for registration with Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA). Candidate to provide AHPRA Registration Number on application.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and/or equivalent. Obstetric requirements: Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of emergency and higher risk obstetric procedures, including but not limited to commencement of a subtotal hysterectomy, care of the undiagnosed vaginal breech, care of women planning vaginal birth of twins, and willingness to participate in a higher risk obstetric care roster, more complex caesarean sections, mid-pelvic vaginal delivery with forceps or vacuum, repair or 3rd and 4th degree tears. Gynaecological requirements: Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of procedures, including laparoscopic gynaecology surgery and management of benign gynaecological conditions.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high quality public service including compliance with the relevant public sector policies and clinical practices. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring public resources and services are primarily for the access of public patients.
• Demonstrated commitment and active contribution of safety and quality programs, including understanding and compliance with the National Safety and Quality in Health Service Standards. Active participation in appropriate peer review / morbidity and mortality meetings.
• Demonstrated commitment to and current experience in formal and informal teaching and supervision of junior medical officers and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated professionalism as expected of a Senior Medical Practitioner including role modelling ethical behaviour, accountability and the CORE values. Demonstrated ability and willingness to comply with organisational mandatory training / education requirements.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate and partner with women in their health care to ensure informed decision making and a person-centred approach to care provision.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work flexibly and cooperatively with the hospital to ensure effective public service provision, including participating in the on-call roster and attending handovers when requested. Willingness to ensure public duties are not compromised by individual private commitments.

How to apply and role details:

Please complete the attached documentation pack and ensure it is uploaded to your application.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Wendy Hawke on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 7 October 2025