NNSWLHD Staff Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - Head of O&G Department - Grafton Base H[...]

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Overview

If appointed to a permanent staff specialist position you may be eligible for the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information, please contact NNSWLHD-WorkforceIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au or visit Careers Incentives Package.

Are you ready for a change to Clarence Health Service? Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time

Position Classification

Staff Specialist

Remuneration

$278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience. Remuneration as a Senior Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE Approval.

Hours Per Week

40

Requisition ID

REQ582764

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and manage the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, planning, developing and providing safe, high quality, contemporary, comprehensive services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.

Providing and supporting training for clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.

Why you should consider applying

Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought‑after destinations, where work‑life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

We Can Offer You

• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Help with further study and education
• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career or re‑enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

Where you'll be working

The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital. As a level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community. With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well‑established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba. Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state’s most dynamic and fastest growing regions. Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere! From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short 45‑minute drive.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree‑change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.

Visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience as a Senior Medical Officer Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the role delineation of the service
• Demonstrated recent leadership and management experience with the ability to work with and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, 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

Additional Information

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

Contact

Dr Harvey Lee, Director Medical Services, at Email: harvey.lee@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close

23 March 2026 (Applicants will be reviewed and contacted regarding interview upon receipt of application via eCredential)

Legal & EEO Statement

NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, your online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position.