WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is inviting Expressions of Interest from Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists who are passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare to women and families across regional and rural Western Australia.
Whether you are an experienced Consultant, an upcoming Fellow approaching specialist registration, or a clinical leader seeking your next opportunity, we encourage you to register your interest for current and future vacancies across the diverse WA health service.
Opportunities may become available in a range of locations including:
- Albany Health Campus
- Augusta Multi-Purpose Site
- Boyup Brook Hospital
- Goldfields
- Outstanding Southern
- Kimberley
- Midwest
- Pilbara
- South West
- Wheatbelt
Appointments may be offered on a casual, fixed-term full-time, fixed-term part-time or permanent basis, depending on service requirements and operational needs.
About the Role
Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists play an essential role in delivering safe, high-quality specialist services to women living throughout regional Western Australia. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you will provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecological care across a variety of hospital and community settings while supporting local clinicians and helping strengthen regional health services.
Depending on the location and service, you may be involved in:
- Providing specialist obstetric and gynaecological assessment, treatment and ongoing management.
- Delivering antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Managing complex obstetric and gynaecological presentations across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
- Participating in on-call and after-hours rosters.
- Collaborating closely with midwives, general practitioners, anaesthetists, paediatricians, physicians,
nursing staff and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care.
- Supporting clinical governance, quality improvement, patient safety and service development initiatives.
- Supervising, mentoring and teaching junior medical staff, registrars and medical students where applicable.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of regional specialist services and models of care.
Every location offers a unique clinical experience, providing opportunities to practise across a broad scope while making a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of women, babies and families in regional communities.
Leadership Opportunities
If you are interested in progressing your career into clinical leadership, WACHS also welcomes Expressions of Interest from specialists seeking Head of Department or other leadership opportunities within Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Applicants with leadership experience or aspirations are encouraged to outline these within their resume, as opportunities may arise across multiple regions.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally possess:
- Eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), or eligibility to obtain Fellowship.
- Demonstrated specialist clinical expertise across obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork, patient-centred care and continuous quality improvement.
- An interest in supporting education, mentoring and workforce development.
Applications are also welcomed from specialists nearing completion of their training who expect to achieve Fellowship in the near future.
Why Choose WACHS?
Working with the WA Country Health Service offers far more than a rewarding clinical role. It provides the opportunity to develop professionally while experiencing the unique lifestyle and communities that regional Western Australia has to offer.
Benefits may include:
- Diverse and rewarding clinical practice across regional and rural settings.
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
- Flexible employment arrangements.
- Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary teams.
- The opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improving health outcomes for regional communities.
- Access to some of Australia's most spectacular coastlines, national parks and regional towns, offering an exceptional lifestyle and work-life balance.
Start your WACHS journey
This enables suitably qualified Consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to be considered for current and future opportunities across regional Western Australia. Vacancies may arise across a range of locations and employment arrangements, with appointments matched to candidates' skills, experience and location preferences.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference while enjoying an outstanding regional lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your interest or contact our recruitment team at
[email protected] to discuss current and upcoming opportunities across regional Western Australia.
📌 Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist - WA Country Health Service (WACHS) (Western Australia)
🏢 Apar Recruitment
📍 Western Australia