August 2026 O&G; Hospital Medical Officer

- 2026 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)
- Fixed Term Full Time
- Commencing as soon as possible to 31st January 2027
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’soldest and most distinguishedtertiary 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.

About the role

The Royal Women’s is Australia’s leading independent specialist hospital for women dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and cultures, and newborn babies. The Women’s is recognised as a leader in its field, with expertise in maternity services and the care of newborn babies, gynaecology, assisted reproduction, women’s health and cancer services.

The Women’s is a centre of excellence for perinatal care, research and education, with more than 7,000 births per year. The Maternity Service at the Women’s is structured to provide quality care to women by the most appropriately qualified clinician. Obstetricians in the multidisciplinary teams provide clinical care with midwives, trainees, other medical specialists and allied health practitioners to women from a geographical area and to higher risk women from outside the local area. In addition, some women with complex clinical needs may receive clinical care in specialist clinics.

As a Hospital Medical Officer in Obstetrics, you are responsible for the provision of excellent clinical care to women who are outpatients or inpatients of the Women’s, and their babies and families.





The Women’s is committed to providing the best clinical experience and education; rotations are regularly evaluated and may vary from year to year. To accommodate, this position may also include rotations in Gynaecology, the Women’s Emergency and/or Women’s Health.

The Women's is committed to ongoing professional development of all junior doctors; a wide range of clinical and audit meetings and specific teaching sessions is provided.

About you

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

- MB BS/ MD or equivalent qualification
- Medical Practitioner Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum PGY3 level

Attributes

- Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
- “Can do” and flexible approach
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients
- Ability to engage with and learn to lead within a tight-knit unit providing expertise in multiple areas of reproductive care
- Balancing competing and conflicting priorities
- Time management and prioritising
- Professional demeanour

The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience, and you will be appointed and in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Doctors in Training Agreement .

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 perks, 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 and library services
- 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.

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.

Applications Close: 14 August 2026

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📌 August 2026 O&G Hospital Medical Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Women's Hospital
📍 Melbourne