Employment Type: Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer Position Classification: Staff Specialist Remuneration: 197583
- 243822 Hours Per Week: 28 Requisition ID: REQ706467 Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
- Obstetrician Gynaecologist
- Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join our committed team to provide quality obstetric and gynaecological services to a diverse community.
• Advanced Trainees nearing Fellowhsip strongly engouraged to apply.
• International Medical Graduates recognised as Substantially Comparable strongly engouraged to apply.
• International Medical Graduates eligible via the Expedited Pathway strongly engouraged to apply
• Staff Specialist Appointment attracts the NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of $10,000 in addition to award entitlements and accommodation assistance (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees) Located on the land of Kamilaroi/Gomeroi/Gamillaray people Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is the second largest hospital in HNE Health and the key referral hospital for much of the north western region of HNE Health. The newly redeveloped hospital was opened in 2015 with state of art facilities across emergency, maternity, paediatrics, theatres, intensive care, coronary care, medical and surgical specialities, with 348 treatment spaces. The hospital has five operating theatres currently in operation and is supported by a modern Cancer Centre, sophisticated diagnostic services, along with comprehensive community and outpatient services. The maternity service is Level 4 capability, with on-site Paediatrician support and Level 3 Special Care Nursery. We have a specialist service with a 20 bed maternity unit,



3 birth suites and 8 bed Special Care Nursery in a modern Rural Referral Hospital which provides specialist care to the northern region of Hunter New England LHD. The Tamworth team consists of three Staff Specialists (including a DDU trained Staff Specialist) and two Visiting Medical Officers, supported by trainees, experienced midwives, GP Obstetricians, RMOs, Aboriginal Mother and Infant Health Services and Allied Health clinicians. Outpatient clinics include antenatal, gynaecology, high risk obstetric, Aboriginal mothers and babies and colposcopy. Tamworth Hospital also provides a Level 4 Gynaecology service for up to and including major gynaecology procedures using open and laparoscopic surgery and 24/7 emergency service. There is regular access to theatres and clinics for any consultants joining our team in modern theatre and outpatient facilities. We are looking for motivated, innovative and dedicated highly skilled clinicians to join our team and provide high quality obstetrics and gynaecology services. We are flexible with the type of model you would like to work in. There are also opportunities within the unit for career acceleration with genuine opportunities for leadership roles, academic opportunities, research, QA/QI and patient safety. The Tamworth Region is renowned for its diversity and experiences. Where a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Tamworth is a place to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with a outstanding place to raise children and make long term friends. Boasting a range of educational, career,



sporting and recreational activities you can find out more about this beautiful region by visiting Destination Tamworth.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist [Obstetrics and Gynaecology], and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
• Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
• Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
• Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
• Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
• Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
• Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health. Need more information?
• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Dr Ken Apen
- Clinical Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
- [email protected] Cheryl Hayes
- Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant, Rural and Regional Health Services Cheryl.
[email protected]; 02 67637416 Applications Close: 30 November 2026

📌 Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Tamworth)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 Tamworth