Job Description
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Established Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
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Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Head of UnitRegional South Australia | 3-Year Leadership Appointment | $400,000–$520,000
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Lead, develop and shape the future of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a growing regional health service.
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Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join a progressive regional health service in South Australia.
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This is a permanent full-time consultant opportunity incorporating an initial three-year Head of Unit appointment, offering the opportunity to combine senior clinical practice with meaningful service leadership.
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The successful candidate will maintain a broad clinical role across antenatal care, labour and birth, postnatal care and gynaecology, while providing clinical leadership and contributing to the continued development of O&G; services.
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This opportunity will appeal to a specialist who values clinical autonomy, multidisciplinary leadership, teaching and mentoring, and the opportunity to influence service development within a growing regional community.
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The Opportunity As Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Head of Unit, you will provide senior clinical leadership while working across a comprehensive range of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
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Providing consultant-level Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
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Clinical practice across antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
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Providing comprehensive gynaecological services.
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Leading and supporting the O&G; clinical team.
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Contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement.
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Supporting service planning and future service development.
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Mentoring, supervising and developing junior medical staff.
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Promoting a strong multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
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Contributing to teaching, education and professional development.
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Working collaboratively across the broader regional health network.
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The three-year Head of Unit appointment provides an opportunity to have a genuine influence on the future direction, quality and growth of the service.
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The Hospital & Health Service The service forms part of a large regional health network supporting communities across a substantial area of South Australia.
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The hospital is experiencing increasing clinical activity and complexity, with growing demand for specialist services.
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The Service Offers
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Established Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
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Antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
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Comprehensive gynaecological services.
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A growing regional population.
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Strong integration between hospital, community and primary care.
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Established multidisciplinary clinical relationships.
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Opportunities for service expansion and development.
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A strong focus on clinical governance and quality improvement.
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Teaching and supervision opportunities for junior medical staff.
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The leadership structure also provides dedicated opportunities for service development and professional activities.
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Remuneration & Advantages
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Indicative total remuneration: $400,000 – $520,000
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Additional Benefits May Include
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Senior consultant and Head of Unit appointment.
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Opportunity to influence service development and clinical governance.
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Dedicated time for leadership and professional activities.
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Relocation assistance may be negotiable, subject to eligibility.
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Strong multidisciplinary working environment.
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Excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career in regional South Australia.
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The Location – Regional South Australia
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The regional centre offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity, community lifestyle and accessibility.
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Located within practical reach of metropolitan Adelaide, the area provides the infrastructure and services required for both professional and family life while offering the advantages of regional living.
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Lifestyle Benefits Include
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Established schools and education facilities.
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Comprehensive local healthcare and community services.
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Family-friendly amenities.
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Easier commuting and less metropolitan congestion.
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Access to surrounding food and wine regions.
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A relaxed regional lifestyle.
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Strong community connections.Convenient access to Adelaide and metropolitan infrastructure.
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For a specialist looking to step into a genuine leadership position without the isolation associated with more remote practice, this represents an attractive regional career option.
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International Medical Graduates who have been assessed as Partially Comparable or Substantially Comparable are encouraged to enquire.
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Experienced specialists who hold overseas qualifications may be considered subject to their AHPRA registration and specialist assessment status.
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Requirements Applicants Will Require
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FRANZCOG or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.
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Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for specialist registration.
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Demonstrated consultant-level experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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Strong clinical leadership capability.
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Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team skills.
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Experience in, or a strong interest in, clinical governance and service development.
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Commitment to teaching, mentoring and supervision of junior medical staff.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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$400,000–$520,000 indicative total remuneration.
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Initial three-year Head of Unit appointment.
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Permanent full-time consultant position.
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Broad Obstetrics & Gynaecology clinical practice.
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Genuine opportunity to shape and develop regional O&G; services.
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Senior clinical leadership and governance responsibilities.
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Strong teaching and mentoring component.
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Growing regional health service.Excellent multidisciplinary environment.
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Regional lifestyle within practical reach of Adelaide.
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Relocation support may be available.
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International specialists with appropriate RACP/FRANZCOG and AHPRA status encouraged to enquire.
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📌 Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Director (South Australia)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 South Australia