Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer - Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Griffith Base Hospital

Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Griffith Base Hospital

Reference number REQ647377

Occupation Specialist Work type Full-Time

Location Riverina & Murray Salary Information $197583 - $243822 Closing date 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Griffith Base Hospital

Be Part of Our Team: Deliver High-Quality Women’s Health Care in Regional NSW

About us

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) offers medical clinicians the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, highly supportive regional health network. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff working across 33 public hospitals - including two major Base Hospitals, eight Acute Community Hospitals, and 16 Multi‑Purpose Services - MLHD is a progressive organisation known for innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

Serving a diverse population of approximately 245,000 people across 125,561 square kilometres, MLHD provides clinicians with unparalleled scope to expand their clinical practice, manage a wide variety of presentations, and make meaningful impacts in both small rural communities and larger regional centres. Stretching from the Snowy Mountains in the east to the plains of Hillston in the northwest - and along the Victorian border - MLHD offers not only remarkable clinical breadth, but also the lifestyle benefits of working in one of Australia’s most scenic and welcoming regions.

What you'll be doing

As a Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, you will deliver contemporary, comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and on‑call settings.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing high‑quality, evidence‑based obstetric and gynaecological services to optimise patient safety and clinical outcomes
• Managing antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological patients across the full scope of the specialty
• Participating in the departmental on‑call roster to provide timely specialist support
• Supervising, teaching and mentoring junior medical officers, GP Obstetricians and other clinical staff
• Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient‑centred care
• Actively participating in clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
• Utilising clinical information systems to support informed clinical decision‑making

In accepting this position, you will uphold core NSW public sector values, including cultural diversity, equity, ethical practice, and contributing to a healthy, safe, and fair workplace.

Where you'll be working

Based in Griffith, NSW, a vibrant regional city in the heart of the Riverina, you’ll work within a key MLHD service delivering obstetric and gynaecological care to the local community and surrounding rural areas. The service offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment and strong professional collegiality.

Griffith is known for its welcoming multicultural community, affordable housing, excellent schools and relaxed lifestyle. With outstanding food and wine, sporting facilities, short commute times and daily flights to Sydney, Griffith offers an ideal balance of rewarding specialist practice and regional living.

What We Can Offer You - For Staff Specialist only

Working for the Murrumbidgee LHD may come with access to:

• Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
• Car leases
• Fitness Passport
• Support though advanced education & training
• Access to EAP, wellbeing programs and supports for you and your family

Incentives

MLHD provides remuneration consistent with NSW Health statewide awards and determinations. Clinicians may also benefit from regional incentives, salary packaging opportunities, and flexible working arrangements designed to attract high quality medical practitioners to rural practice.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Murrumbidgee connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

For further information

• Please refer to the Position Description for detailed role information.
• For role related queries or questions contact Dr Sunil Adusumilli, Director of Medical Services, Griffith Base Hospital via [email protected]

Important Information

• A National Police Check will be conducted.
• NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work badge in eCredential.
• Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.

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