08/07/2026

2027 Abortion and Contraception Services Fellow

Job Description

  • 2027 Abortion and Contraception Services (ACS) Fellow
  • Fixed term full time
  • 6 months or 2 years - in line with RANZCOG Advanced Training
  • Commencing February 2027
  • Parkville location with multiple public transport options


About the team

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

The women’s is the largest public provider of abortion care in Australia providing surgical and medical abortion within the legal framework as described in Vic Abortion Law reform 2008.

The Abortion and Contraception Service at the Women’s are structured to provide quality care to women by the most appropriately qualified clinician with the principles of patient centred care and informed choice at the centre of all we do. This is a multidisciplinary team including nursing, medical and allied health staff.

The ACS fellowship post in sexual and reproductive health is designed to provide the curriculum and experimental requirements of the RANZCOG Advanced Training Module ATM in sexual and reproductive health. Registrars are responsible for the provision of excellent clinical care to women who are outpatients or inpatients of the Royal Women’s Hospital. The role encompasses clinical and surgical experience in The Abortion and Contraception Service and in The Early Pregnancy Service.

About the role

The ACS fellowship post in sexual and reproductive health is designed to provide the curriculum and experimental requirements of the RANZCOG Advanced Training Module ATM in sexual and reproductive health. Registrars are responsible for the provision of excellent clinical care to women who are outpatients or inpatients of the Royal Women’s Hospital. The role encompasses clinical and surgical experience in The Abortion and Contraception Service and in The Early Pregnancy Service.

About you

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

  • MB BS or equivalent qualification
  • Candidates who are accredited RANZCOG trainees are preferred.
  • Medical Practitioner Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Minimum of four years accredited training experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Strong interest in Sexual and reproductive health with a commitment to provide abortion care as part of your clinical practice.

Please ensure that you download the attached Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).

Email: medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

  • Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
  • Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores
  • Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
  • Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Apply now!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  If you have any queries about the position – please email Annabelle Huguenin – annabelle.huguenin@thewomens.org.au.

Applications Close: 21st July 2026


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