General Practitioner

General Practitioner/Obstetrician

Negotiable up to full time

About us

Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional Health Service providing a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. Western District Health Service based in Hamilton, Victoria, provides level 3 Obstetric and Level 2 Neonatal Services to the Wester District region. Presentations to our Antenatal Clinic, Emergency Department and ward-based services are supported by our team of highly skilled GP Obstetricians and midwives. WDHS works closely with our regional partners to ensure that all obstetric and neonatal care is provided in the highest quality, safest way, and we invite you to join our outstanding team.

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About the role

A general practitioner with obstetrics skills is required to join our expanding Maternity Team at Western District Health Service. 

The successful person would work alongside other GP Obstetricians at the Hamilton Medical Group and practice obstetrics for Western District Health Service at Hamilton Hospital.

Key responsibilities include care for women across the continuum of care, including antenatal clinic, antenatal admissions, labour/birth care, postnatal care and up to six weeks postnatal. Women's Health: preconception care, early pregnancy care, contraception, cervical screening, STD management, menopause etc.

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Position Description

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Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.
 

You will bring:

• AHPRA registration

• Professional Indemnity cover

• Vocational Registration in Australia (RACGP/ACRRM)

• GP Obstetrician with procedural obstetric skills desirable

We can offer:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Support of other General Practitioner Obstetricians and Obstetrician Gynaecologists

• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement based remuneration

• Access to an attraction and retention allowance under the Medical Specialist Award

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including financial support towards relocation costs for eligible employees

• Relocation Consultant Support

• A culture which supports staff health and wellbeing

• Free car parking.

Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025

Proposed Interview Date:  Upon receipt of Suitable Applications

The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.