At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecology services in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join West Gippsland Healthcare Group, a community-focused healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, professional development, and free parking.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to community health.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care while teaching the next generation of medical professionals.
- Qualifications: Must have RANZCOG Fellowship and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Permanent Part Time, up to 38 hours per fortnight. Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) Enterprise Agreement, classification dependant of year level.
Do you have experience working in a regional hospital? Would you like to broaden your skills managing a diverse range of obstetric and gynaecological presentations? Are you innovative and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant to join West Gippsland Healthcare Group, located just 1.5 hours east of Melbourne in the thriving regional community of Warragul. Our Maternity Service is supported by a dedicated and proactive team of midwives and nurses, fostering a collaborative, professional, and supportive working environment. We pride ourselves on our consultative, team-based approach to patient care, with services operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive on-site and after-hours obstetric and gynaecology services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will also play a key role in supporting local General Practitioners Obstetricians and supervising junior medical staff (including HMOs and senior registrars), and contributing to clinical governance through audits and quality improvement activities. A significant component of the position includes teaching and supporting medical students through the Monash Gippsland Regional Clinical School, contributing to the development of the future rural medical workforce.
Required skills and experience include:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
- Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Experienced in delivering comprehensive antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, including ultrasound, with the ability to collaborate effectively with GP obstetricians and multidisciplinary teams.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation: We provide acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw, approximately 100km east of Melbourne. Our history dates back to 1888 when the community established a hospital to service the area between Melbourne and Sale. We have health service delivery responsibilities across a mixture of rural, urban residential and agricultural areas located within the Shire of Baw Baw, and draw clientele from the peripheral east and west of the shire, servicing a primary catchment population of approximately 47,000. We hold full accreditation status from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and very strong links with our regional hospital and other metro hospitals. Our administrative headquarters are located at the West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, the largest town in the West Gippsland area.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Free Parking
Working with us: All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Applications close on 29 October 2026* (applications may close earlier).
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant in Warragul employer: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Mercy Health in Heidelberg is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible full-time and part-time registrar roles, staff benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters growth and learning, alongside competitive terms aligned with the Australian Medical Association. Join us to make a meaningful impact in women's health while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a community-focused hospital setting.
Contact Details:
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Recruitment Team
