Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - VMO

Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join a well-established Level 5 maternity service operating across the Albury–Wodonga cross-border region.

This role offers the chance to practise comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology within a busy regional referral centre, supported by specialist colleagues including paediatrics, anaesthetics, ICU, and surgical services. The successful applicant will contribute to a collaborative team delivering high-quality maternity and women’s health care to a diverse regional and rural population.

AWH is the first cross border public health service to exist in Australia, operating under agreement between NSW and VIC governments to provide the largest regional health care service between Sydney and Melbourne. A 500+ million redevelopment is underway which will replace and expand our current maternity service.

About the Service

Our Level 5 maternity service provides:

• Care for low- and high-risk pregnancies (excluding the most complex tertiary-level cases)
• 24/7 obstetric, anaesthetic, paediatric, and theatre support
• Special Care Nursery
• Comprehensive antenatal, birthing, and postnatal services
• Gynaecology inpatient services and off site outpatient services
• Emergency obstetric and gynaecological surgery
• Supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care within a Level 5 capability framework
• Manage obstetric emergencies, including operative deliveries
• Perform elective and emergency gynaecological procedures
• Participate in the VMO on-call roster
• Conduct outpatient gynaecology and antenatal clinics
• Work collaboratively with midwives, GP obstetricians, anaesthetists, paediatricians, and allied health teams
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activities
• Support education and supervision of junior medical staff

Essential Selection Criteria

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), or soon to be Fellowed.
• Registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
• Demonstrated competence in managing high-risk obstetrics
• Advanced skills in operative obstetrics and general gynaecological surgery
• Commitment to regional practice and multidisciplinary teamwork

Desirable

• Experience in regional health services
• Advanced laparoscopic surgical capability
• Interest in service development and regional outreach

For Position Description and How to Apply please click here 

Please contact Dr Simone Mulder for further information, smulder@wsog.com.au