NNSWLHD Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Head of Department - Grafton Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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Flexible and hybrid options regarding work location will be considered with the appropriate candidate/s

Employment Type : Permanent Part or Full Time

Position Classification : Staff Specialist

Remuneration : $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

Hours Per Week : Up to 40hrs per week

Requisition ID : REQ

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

About the role

Grafton Base Hospital and Clarence Network are seeking a qualified Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to become the Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. The successful applicant will lead and manage the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, providing contemporary comprehensive best practicespecialist services for optimal patient outcomes. This includes leadership that optimises multidisciplinary and inter-departmental cooperation, to efficiently and effectively allocate and manage resources for best patient care.They will also provide and support training to clinicians across relevant disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinicalpractice. This includes a lead role in accreditation of training programs, and in supporting the wellbeing of doctors intraining.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.





The Clarence Health Service includes Grafton Base Hospital . Asa 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. The primary appointment will be to Grafton Base Hospital - however flexible and hybrid options will be considered with the appropriate candidate(s).

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- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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NNNSWLHD 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 and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.



All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up , our line recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

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

- 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 in the discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at a site with at least a similar role delineation to the NNSWLHD service.
- Demonstrated recent leadership and management experience, managing staff, financial resources and equipment, 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

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Harvey Lee, Director of Medical Services at Email:

Applications Close: 21 September 2026

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Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencieswill notbe accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

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