Staff Specialist/VMO - Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services while contributing to the education and supervision of junior medical staff. You will be instrumental in shaping clinical practices, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the hospital’s commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

About You:

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• A strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care and the ability to lead and inspire a clinical team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency in using clinical information systems.
• A dedication to teaching, research, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Availability to participate in the on-call roster and respond on site as required.
• Alignment with the NSW Health CORE values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment—and a commitment to the goals and strategies of MLHD.

Key Attractions:

• Join a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care to a diverse rural population.
• Opportunity to teach and supervise medical students, registrars, and junior doctors, with links to Charles Sturt University and training colleges.
• Access to modern facilities including birth suite, theatre complex, and outpatient clinics.
• Involvement in quality improvement, research, and development of regional women’s health services.
• Work-life balance in a vibrant regional city with excellent schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Sydney, Melbourne, and the Snowy Mountains.

Duties:

• Provide specialist obstetric and gynaecological services, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and general gynaecology care.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, midwives, and nursing teams.
• Participate in teaching, training, audit, and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.

Roster Coverage & On-Call:

• Participate in a departmental roster providing both weekday and weekend cover.
• On-call commitment shared equitably among consultants (currently 1 in X4, negotiable).
• Availability for emergency presentations, theatre lists, and delivery suite calls during rostered on-call periods.

Additional Benefits:

• Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
• Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses!
• Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family.
• Free confidential counselling services for you and your family.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. A National Police Check will be conducted. MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

Selection Criteria:

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways recognised by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the role delineation of the service with substantial experience in gynaecological surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.