Staff Specialist - Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Newcastle

Santé Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the Maternity and Gynaecology team at a leading tertiary referral hospital in Newcastle, NSW. The role focuses on high‑level clinical care, teaching, and service development within a multidisciplinary, patient‑centred environment. Location: Newcastle, NSW.

Fixed-term 12 months with full-time or part-time hours. FRANZCOG fellowship and AHPRA registration eligibility are essential; on-call duties apply, with

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
• Eligible for AHPRA registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level clinical care across Obstetrics, Gynaecology or combined O&G.
• Provide clinical leadership within the Maternity and Gynaecology services.
• Participate in on-call roster supporting 24/7 obstetric and gynaecological services.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff.
• Participate in teaching, training and research.
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Support delivery of safe, high-quality patient-centred care.

Skills

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Combined Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Education

FRANZCOG fellowship

Job description

Staff Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Newcastle, NSW12-Month Fixed Term | Full-Time or Part-Time Considered | Tertiary Referral Hospital

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the Maternity and Gynaecology team of a leading tertiary referral hospital in Newcastle, NSW.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior O&G specialist to join a high-quality, patient-centred service within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, contributing to clinical care, education, leadership and service development.

The Opportunity Position: Staff Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Location: Newcastle, New South Wales

Employment: Fixed-term temporary

Duration: 12 months

Hours: Full-time; part-time hours may be considered

The hospital is seeking highly experienced specialists with expertise in:

• Obstetrics
• Gynaecology
• Combined Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Key Responsibilities As a Staff Specialist, you will:

• Provide high-level clinical care across Obstetrics, Gynaecology or combined O&G
• Provide clinical leadership within the Maternity and Gynaecology services
• Participate in the on-call roster, supporting 24/7 acute obstetric and gynaecological services
• Supervise and support junior medical staff
• Participate actively in teaching, training and research
• Contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Support the delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred care

About the Hospital

This is a leading tertiary referral centre within the Health District, providing comprehensive specialist services to a large regional and metropolitan catchment.

The Maternity and Gynaecology teams work within a multidisciplinary environment focused on:

• High-quality clinical care
• Patient safety and positive outcomes
• Education and training
• Research and innovation
• Continuous quality improvement
• Collaborative clinical practice

Essential Criteria Applicants Must Have

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

Why Newcastle? Newcastle offers an outstanding combination of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle, with beautiful beaches, a vibrant city centre, excellent restaurants and cafés, and easy access to the Hunter Valley and surrounding coastal regions.

Located approximately two hours from Sydney, Newcastle provides the benefits of a major regional city while offering a more relaxed lifestyle and excellent access to outdoor and recreational activities.

International Specialists Internationally trained Obstetricians and Gynaecologists who hold, or are eligible for, FRANZCOG and AHPRA registration may be considered.