NNSWLHD Staff Specialist Obstetrician

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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.

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
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification
: Staff Specialist

Remuneration
: $262,376 to $354,479 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week
: 40

Requisition ID
: REQ582764

Remuneration as a
Senior Specialist
will be considered and is subject to CE Approval

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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
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.

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
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. For more information please see

A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit https:// for more information.

• 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

Need more information?

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• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact
Dr Harvey Lee, Director Medical Services, at Email:
Applications Close: 05 December 2025
(Applicants will be reviewed and contacted regarding interview upon receipt of application via eCredential)
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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.