Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant in Warragul

West Gippsland Healthcare Group is seeking a suitably experienced Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant to join our team in Warragul, located just 1.5 hours east of Melbourne. Our Maternity Service is supported by a dedicated team of midwives and nurses, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive on-site and after-hours obstetric and gynaecology services across both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will support local General Practitioners Obstetricians, supervise junior medical staff, and contribute 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.

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)
• Experience in delivering comprehensive antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care, including ultrasound
• 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 prior to commencement.

We provide acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, community and aged care services, primarily in the Shire of Baw Baw. Our history dates back to 1888 when the community established a hospital to service the area between Melbourne and Sale. We hold full accreditation status from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards and have strong links with regional and metro hospitals.

Staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking

All appointments are subject to satisfactory 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.

As an inclusive employer, 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, we promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.