Natural beauty | Relaxed lifestyle | Major regional referral centre
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The Position
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This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading regional referral hospital in rural NSW as a full-time, permanent O&G; Consultant.
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You will provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical services to a growing community with approximately 1,000 births per year, offering strong clinical exposure across obstetrics and gynaecology in a well-supported environment.
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This role allows you to practice at consultant level while making a genuine impact in a close-knit regional community.
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The Location – Tamworth
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With a population of around 70,000, Tamworth is known as the Country Music Capital of Australia, hosting the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival — the largest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Beyond Its Vibrant Music Culture, Tamworth Offers
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- Beautiful parks, galleries and museums
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- Access to the stunning New England countryside
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- A robust agricultural heritage and open landscapes
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- A genuine sense of community
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The region provides a **lower cost of living** compared to major metropolitan centres, allowing for a more comfortable lifestyle, larger homes and improved work-life balance.
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Tamworth Is Well Connected With
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- Daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane
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- Reliable road and rail links
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If you enjoy culture, space, outdoor living and community connection, this location delivers.
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The Facility – Tamworth Hospital
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This 300‐bed hospital is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle metropolitan corridor.
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It is accredited for specialist training with the Royal Australian and New Zambia ensuring excellent junior medical support and a strong academic culture.
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As The Regional Referral Hospital, Services Include
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- General medicine
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- Gastroenterology
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- Mental health
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- Renal medicine
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- Maternity
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- Urology
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- Orthopaedics
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- Oncology
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- And many additional specialty services
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Practicing in a rural referral centre offers both breadth and autonomy, with meaningful consultant input into service development and clinical leadership.
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Working In a Regional Centre Like Tamworth Offers
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- Greater procedural exposure
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- Genuine consultant-level responsibility
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- Strong community relationships
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- Professional growth opportunities
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- Improved lifestyle balance
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You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the personal benefits of rural living.
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- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG)
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- Registration as a Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or eligibility for specialist registration
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- Doctors sitting RANZCOG clinical examinations are encouraged to apply
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- International Medical Graduates assessed by RANZCOG as Substantially Comparable are welcome
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This is a rare opportunity to secure a permanent Consultant role in a major regional NSW referral centre offering clinical challenge, strong junior support and exceptional lifestyle benefits.