The Position
Earn up to $700,000 while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia's most liveable and affordable capital cities!
An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant / Staff Specialist to join a leading metropolitan teaching hospital in Adelaide, South Australia.
Offering an attractive remuneration package of $450,000–$700,000 per annum, this position combines the clinical diversity and professional opportunities of a major tertiary hospital with the enviable lifestyle, convenience and affordability that Adelaide has to offer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of South Australia's busiest maternity and gynaecological services, providing specialist care to a large and growing population.
With more than 3,800 births annually, the maternity service offers exposure to a broad range of obstetric presentations, including complex and high-risk pregnancies, alongside comprehensive gynaecological services.
As an O&G; Consultant, you will:
- Provide high-quality specialist obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Manage a diverse range of obstetric presentations, including complex and high-risk pregnancies.
- Deliver comprehensive gynaecological assessment, treatment and management.
- Work collaboratively with experienced Consultants, Registrars, Midwives and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Contribute to clinical leadership, quality improvement and the ongoing development of women's health services.
- Participate in the education, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees.
This position offers an exceptional combination of clinical experience, remuneration and lifestyle. The Location – Adelaide, South Australia
Why compromise between a rewarding Consultant career and an exceptional quality of life when you can enjoy both?
Adelaide is consistently recognised for its outstanding lifestyle, beautiful beaches, world-renowned wine regions, vibrant food scene and relaxed atmosphere.
Offering all the conveniences and cultural attractions of a capital city, without the congestion and expense typically associated with Australia's larger metropolitan centres, Adelaide is an increasingly attractive destination for medical specialists and their families.
Here's what makes Adelaide such a fantastic place to call home:
- Affordable housing: Enjoy the opportunity to purchase or rent a spacious family home in an established neighbourhood, with housing generally more affordable than Sydney and many parts of Melbourne.
- Beautiful beaches:
Spend your weekends exploring Adelaide's spectacular coastline, with popular destinations such as Glenelg, Henley Beach and Semaphore offering pristine beaches, seaside cafés and coastal walking trails.
- World-class wineries: Discover the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills, all within easy reach.
- Fantastic for families: Adelaide offers excellent public and private schooling options, universities, recreational facilities, parks and family-friendly communities.
- Food, wine and culture: Enjoy outstanding restaurants, boutique cafés, farmers' markets, festivals, sporting events and a thriving arts and cultural scene.
- Easy commuting: Benefit from shorter commutes and a more relaxed pace of life compared with many larger capital cities.
- Great outdoor lifestyle: Explore the Adelaide Hills, picturesque national parks, walking trails, cycling routes and beautiful natural landscapes.
The hospital is conveniently located in Adelaide's northern metropolitan suburbs, providing access to established residential communities, shopping precincts, schools, recreational facilities and public transport. For Consultants relocating with their families, Adelaide offers an exceptional prospect to enjoy the financial benefits of a senior medical career while maintaining a wonderful quality of life.
The Facility
This major metropolitan tertiary teaching hospital is one of South Australia's leading healthcare facilities, providing comprehensive specialist services to a large and rapidly growing population.
Serving a catchment of more than 400,000 residents, the health service provides a broad range of acute, tertiary and specialist medical services.
The hospital offers comprehensive clinical services across Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Neonatology, Oncology and Mental Health.
Obstetrics & Gynaecology is a major clinical service, supporting one of the busiest maternity units in South Australia, with more than 3,800 babies born each year.
The service provides:
- Comprehensive antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Specialist management of complex and high-risk pregnancies.
- Gynaecological inpatient,
outpatient and surgical services.
- Dedicated women's health facilities.
- Neonatal and paediatric services supporting mothers and babies.
- Multidisciplinary care delivered by experienced specialist, medical, nursing and midwifery teams.
As an established tertiary teaching hospital, the facility has strong links with South Australian universities and provides opportunities for clinical education, research and professional development. The department offers a diverse clinical environment where Consultants can maintain and develop their specialist skills while contributing to the training and development of future medical professionals.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a busy, highly regarded O&G; service, without sacrificing the lifestyle advantages of living in beautiful Adelaide.
Requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following criteria:
- FRANZCOG qualification and current Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Overseas-trained Obstetricians & Gynaecologists who are eligible for the expedited specialist pathway with AHPRA may be considered.
Applications from experienced specialists currently working in Australia or overseas are welcome, subject to the relevant registration and appointment requirements. To Apply / Register Your Interest
Interested in earning $450,000–$700,000 while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in metropolitan Adelaide?
I would love to hear from you!
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact:
Diana Sare
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Charterhouse Medical
Phone: [+61 (0)2 9641 2424](tel:+61 (0)2 9641 2424) or [+61 (0)408 842 766](tel:+61 (0)408 842 766)
Email: [
[email protected]](mailto:
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Alternatively, click Apply Now to register your interest.
If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I am currently recruiting for a number of other permanent and fixed-term O&G; Consultant positions across Australia.
Referral Bonus – 2026/2027
Know a doctor who may be considering a new opportunity?
Charterhouse Medical is offering referral bonuses for successful permanent placements commencing in 2026 or 2027:
- $1,000 for the referral of a Junior Doctor.
- $1,500 for the referral of a Senior Doctor / Specialist.
If you have friends or colleagues who may be interested in permanent positions across Australia, please contact me to discuss our referral program. Referral bonuses are subject to applicable terms and conditions.
📌 O&G Consultant / Staff Specialist (Adelaide)
🏢 Charterhouse Medical
📍 Adelaide