Specialists - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Place of work Melbourne
Contract type Full-time
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Requisition No: 2208
Executive Division: Operations
Division: Womens & Childrens Services
Program: Womens Health - Clinical
Department: Gynaecology
Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Medical
Project:
Specialist Obstetricians & Gynaecologists

Location: Western Health, Victoria
Employment Type: Sessional and Full-Time positions available
Salary: HN or HM as applicable

About the role

The Women’s & Children’s Division of Western Health invites applications from specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists to either sessional or fulltime positions.

Positions with limited (12-month) tenure and substantive ongoing appointments are both available.


Key responsibilities:

A range of clinical roles are available for suitable applicants – including sessional ambulatory (outpatient) work in either obstetrics or gynaecology (or both), sessional appointments including acute care (on call) and substantive appointments with Clinical Support Time included.


About you:

Applications are welcome from recent FRANZCOG graduates through to Fellows at later career stages seeking a transition to a large tertiary service with exceptional collegiate support. This role is also open to Specialist International Medical Graduates on the expedited pathway (AHPRA & RANZCOG)


The accompanying Position Description describes our service and the essential/desirable qualifications and attributes for eligibility.


Opportunities exist within the service for development of special interest areas including Safety and Quality and Medical Leadership.


The Western Health Women’s & Children’s Division prides itself on providing excellent care in a genuinely collaborative environment, working as teams with midwifery/nursing professionals, paediatric, newborn and MFM colleagues as well as allied health and operational staff.


Position Description


About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.


With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.


We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.


We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.


Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.


Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.



Closing date: 11:5+pm on 7 July 2025.


Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Pallavi Desai Acting Head of Unit Obstetrics: Pallavi.Desai@wh.org.au and Kristy Fennessy Acting Head of Unit Gynaecology: Kristy.Fennessy@wh.org.au


Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.


Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.


All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).


Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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