Head of Unit – Obstetrics & Gynaecology South Australia | Just 45 Minutes from Adelaide CBD | Senior Clinical Leadership

Lead, develop and shape the future of Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a growing regional health service just 45 minutes from Adelaide CBD.

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to take on a senior Head of Unit position within a supportive and expanding regional health service.

This is a unique opportunity to combine high-level clinical practice with genuine leadership responsibility, helping shape the future direction of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services while continuing to provide comprehensive care to women and families.

With a balanced combination of clinical responsibilities, protected leadership time and professional development, the role provides the autonomy and scope to make a meaningful contribution to service delivery and patient outcomes.

The Opportunity

As Head of Unit – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership while remaining actively involved in the delivery of specialist care.

Your Role Will Include

- Providing strategic and clinical leadership for the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Unit.
- Helping shape the future direction and development of women's health services.
- Providing high-quality clinical care across antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and gynaecological services.
- Leading, mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, accountability and high performance.
- Driving service innovation, quality improvement and clinical governance.
- Promoting safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care.
- Building strong relationships across the health service and wider community.
- Supporting workforce development, sustainability and access to high-quality women's health services.
- Mentoring and developing junior medical staff.
- Contributing to improved health outcomes for women,



babies and families throughout the region.

A Genuine Leadership Opportunity

This position offers more than a traditional Consultant role.

You will have the opportunity to influence service strategy, develop your team and shape the future delivery of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services while retaining a rewarding clinical workload.

The role combines clinical practice with protected leadership and professional development time, providing an attractive balance between patient care, leadership and career development.

You will join a team-oriented multidisciplinary environment where your clinical expertise and leadership will be valued.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics & Gynaecology clinician who is ready to take the next step into senior clinical leadership.

You Will Be

- An experienced clinician passionate about delivering exceptional care to women and families.
- An inspiring and collaborative leader able to build, support and mentor high-performing teams.
- Committed to quality improvement, innovation and clinical excellence.
- A strong communicator who works effectively with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
- Community-focused and committed to culturally safe, patient-centred care.
- Passionate about teaching, mentoring and developing the next generation of medical professionals.

Essential Criteria

- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship of RANZCOG, OR
- FRACGP / FRACRRM / Vocational Recognition with significant GP Obstetric experience and appropriate RANZCOG training.
- Eligibility for Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Demonstrated senior clinical experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
- Strong clinical leadership, governance and service development experience.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- A commitment to patient-centred, culturally safe and high-quality care.
- Successful completion of required employment screening and health/immunisation requiremen

📌 Consultant / Head of Unit - Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Adelaide)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Adelaide