Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD)
Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - John Hunter Hospital
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), Hunter, New York, United States
Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology – John Hunter Hospital
John Hunter Hospital, a leading tertiary referral centre in the Hunter New England Local Health District, is seeking highly experienced and dedicated consultants to join the Maternity and Gynaecology team. We are looking for specialists with expertise in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or both. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred service within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high level clinical care and leadership in the areas of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or combined Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Participate in the on‑call roster, ensuring 24/7 coverage for acute obstetric and gynaecological services.
Supervise and support junior medical staff and actively participate in teaching and research activities.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care.
Essential Criteria
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Registration (or ability for registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Extensive expertise in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or both, with a strong clinical background in managing complex cases.
Commitment to teaching, research and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team and provide leadership in a multidisciplinary setting.
What We Can Offer You This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts in NSW, serving a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a range of benefits:
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct.
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
Fitness Passport.
Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals.
Expedited Specialist Pathways Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) seeking specialist registration in Australia? The Expedited Specialist Pathway offers a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and start practicing sooner. It is currently available for eligible doctors in the specialties of General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with plans for expansion into other specialties.
To be eligible, specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must hold a specialist qualification on the Medical Board’s Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Accepted specialists can start practicing when the Medical Board has granted you specialist registration and approved your supervised position, with a period of six months supervised practice being completed. For more information, reach out to one of our Senior Medical Recruitment Consultants for a chat about your eligibility.
Contact & Application For more information about the role, contact Dr Felicity Park, Medical Head of Service – Maternity and Gynaecology, John Hunter Hospital.
Ph: (02) 4985 5287 E: Felicity.Park@health.nsw.gov.au
For application enquiries contact Sally Jordan, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant.
Ph: (02) 4985 3353 E: Sally.Jordan@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a Category A position. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high level clinical care and leadership in the areas of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or combined Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Participate in the on‑call roster, ensuring 24/7 coverage for acute obstetric and gynaecological services.
Supervise and support junior medical staff and actively participate in teaching and research activities.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals to deliver multidisciplinary care.
Essential Criteria
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Registration (or ability for registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Extensive expertise in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, or both, with a strong clinical background in managing complex cases.
Commitment to teaching, research and ongoing professional development.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team and provide leadership in a multidisciplinary setting.
What We Can Offer You This is an opportunity to work for one of the largest local health districts in NSW, serving a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast areas. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6, tertiary referral, major trauma and teaching hospital and is the largest hospital in the Hunter New England Local Health District. HNELHD has strong, innovative connections with the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a range of benefits:
John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct.
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
Fitness Passport.
Salary Packaging – up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal and entertainment.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals.
Expedited Specialist Pathways Are you an International Medical Graduate (IMG) seeking specialist registration in Australia? The Expedited Specialist Pathway offers a streamlined route for eligible doctors to gain recognition and start practicing sooner. It is currently available for eligible doctors in the specialties of General Practice, Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with plans for expansion into other specialties.
To be eligible, specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) must hold a specialist qualification on the Medical Board’s Expedited Specialist Pathway accepted qualifications list. Accepted specialists can start practicing when the Medical Board has granted you specialist registration and approved your supervised position, with a period of six months supervised practice being completed. For more information, reach out to one of our Senior Medical Recruitment Consultants for a chat about your eligibility.
Contact & Application For more information about the role, contact Dr Felicity Park, Medical Head of Service – Maternity and Gynaecology, John Hunter Hospital.
Ph: (02) 4985 5287 E: Felicity.Park@health.nsw.gov.au
For application enquiries contact Sally Jordan, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant.
Ph: (02) 4985 3353 E: Sally.Jordan@health.nsw.gov.au
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases – this is a Category A position. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in NSW Health policy directive (PD2024_015). NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘Fit2Work badge’ offered as an option in eCredential.
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