Staff Specialist | VMO - Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Mediix; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11.5% superannuation

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Annual leave loading

Corporate health & wellbeing programs

Regional housing affordability

Job summary

Mediix is partnering with a well-established regional public hospital in NSW on the NSW–ACT border to offer a Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer role in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The position supports multiple appointment types and an on-call roster, with opportunities for leadership and teaching within a multidisciplinary team.

The hospital delivers acute regional care with strong ties to tertiary services, while offering metro-level amenities and affordable regional living.

Qualifications

• Specialist registrar with obstetrics and gynaecology expertise.
• Commitment to teaching, CPD and quality improvement.
• Strong communication and IT skills as part of multidisciplinary care.
• Ability to lead and work within a regional hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide core obstetric and gynaecological care across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods.
• Lead in patient care within a multidisciplinary team and ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in on-call roster with on-site response.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision of junior medical staff and governance activities.

Skills

Obstetrics

Gynaecology

Leadership

Teaching

On-call management

Education

AHPRA Specialist registration

Job description

Staff Specialist / VMO – Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Regional NSW | City-Adjacent Lifestyle | Public Hospital

Permanent | Full-Time, Part-Time, Job Share or Rotational Options
Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

We are partnering with a well-established regional public hospital located in a growing city on the NSW–ACT border, offering the rare combination of regional medicine with immediate access to a major metropolitan centre.

This opportunity is ideal for an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking flexibility, clinical variety and strong professional support while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.

The Hospital

This is a small but strategically important regional hospital providing essential acute services to a rapidly growing population.

• Approximately 40–50 inpatient beds
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Close clinical integration with larger referral hospitals nearby
• Strong links to tertiary services, subspecialty support and retrieval pathways
• Serves a diverse community across the surrounding region and commuter belt

Its proximity to a major city allows clinicians to enjoy metro-level amenities, schooling and partner employment options, while practising in a genuinely community-focused hospital.

The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service

The O&G service provides core obstetric and gynaecological care, with a focus on safe, high-quality regional practice and strong collaboration.

Scope includes:

• Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care
• Gynaecology services appropriate to a regional hospital setting
• Emergency obstetric and gynaecological presentations
• Inpatient, outpatient and on-call responsibilities

You will work within a multidisciplinary team environment, contributing to:

• Clinical leadership and service delivery
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
• Quality improvement, risk management and governance activities
• Ongoing development of safe, evidence-based O&G services

This role suits a specialist who values teamwork, flexibility and continuity of care, and who is comfortable participating in an on-call roster with local response requirements.

The Role

• Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer appointment
• Full-time, part-time, job share or regular rotation options available
• Participation in an on-call roster (on-site response required)
• Permanent appointment within NSW Health

Essential Criteria

• Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Demonstrated clinical experience across obstetrics and gynaecology
• Ability to work effectively and provide leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to teaching, continuing professional development and quality improvement
• Strong communication and IT skills
• Capacity to manage competing clinical demands in a regional setting

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Staff Specialist or VMO remuneration (NSW Health rates)
• 11.5% superannuation on top of base earnings
• Salary packaging benefits (living expenses, meals & entertainment, novated leasing)
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• Annual leave loading and corporate health & wellbeing programs
• Lifestyle benefits of living near a major city while enjoying regional housing affordability and shorter commutes

For a confidential discussion about the hospital, service structure, on-call expectations or remuneration, please contact:

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