Staff Specialist/VMO - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

*This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here (Eligible for Staff Specialist appointments only)

Position Title: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer – Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time 0.5 FTE
Remuneration: Staff Specialist Level 1 (IB2023_037) or Sessional Visiting Medical Officer (IB2024_001)
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (Level 5 Maternity Service, Murrumbidgee LHD)
Requisition ID:  REQ597110
Applications Close: 14 September 2025

Apply online via eCredential here.

Are you an innovative problem-solver with a passion for patient care? Join our team as a Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and be part of a community making a difference in millions of ways every day. Apply now!

About the Opportunity
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), is seeking a dedicated and experienced Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based medical services while contributing to the education and supervision of junior medical staff. You will be instrumental in shaping clinical practices, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the hospital’s commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery.

About You:
You are a passionate and skilled physician with:

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• A strong commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary care and the ability to lead and inspire a clinical team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and proficiency in using clinical information systems.
• A dedication to teaching, research, and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Availability to participate in the on-call roster and respond on-site as required.
• Alignment with the NSW Health CORE values—Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment—and a commitment to the goals and strategies of MLHD.

Key Attractions:

• Join a supportive, highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care to a diverse rural population.
• Opportunity to teach and supervise medical students, registrars, and junior doctors, with links to Charles Sturt University and training colleges.
• Access to modern facilities including birth suite, theatre complex, and outpatient clinics.
• Involvement in quality improvement, research, and development of regional women’s health services.
• Work-life balance in a vibrant regional city with excellent schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Sydney, Melbourne, and the Snowy Mountains.

Duties:

• Provide specialist obstetric and gynaecological services, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, and general gynaecology care.
• Supervise and support junior medical staff, midwives, and nursing teams.
• Participate in teaching, training, audit, and clinical governance activities.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.

Roster Coverage & On-Call:

• Participate in a departmental roster providing both weekday and weekend cover.
• On-call commitment shared equitably among consultants (currently 1 in X4, negotiable).
• Availability for emergency presentations, theatre lists, and delivery suite calls during rostered on-call periods.

Need more information? 

1. Click here for the Position Description

2. Learn more about working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District here.

Additional Benefits

·         Financial benefits

o   Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here - (Eligible for Staff Specialist appointments only)

o   Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car! - (Eligible for Staff Specialist appointments only)

·         Health & wellbeing

o   Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family

o   Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.

• All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_015  for more detail.

Contact People

Please contact Dr Nita Dhupar – Clinical Director Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on nita.dhupar@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

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A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.