royal womens hospital
O&G Career Medical Officer
Parkville, 3052, Melbourne, Victoria
Full time
Posted 01/05/2025
Closed 15/05/2025
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Career Medical Officer
- Full Time – 38 hours + 5 hours Professional Development
- Commencing February 2026 – ongoing position
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, newborn and women’s health. We have strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to our role. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the role
The Women’s is Australia’s leading independent specialist hospital for women dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and cultures, and newborn infants. The Women’s is a major teaching hospital with strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to its role. The Women’s serves an annual cohort of 80,000 patients, delivering more than 7,000 babies. The Women’s is the tertiary referral centre for high-risk obstetric patients in Melbourne and further afield in the state of Victoria and Australia-wide.
Career Medical Officers in Obstetrics and Gynaecology are responsible for the provision of excellent clinical care to women who are outpatients or inpatients of the Royal Women’s Hospital and their babies and families.
This position is ongoing with a one-year probation period.
About you
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Medical Practitioner Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Experience in birth suite, inpatient and outpatient obstetrics as well as obstetric and gynaecological emergencies
- Strong patient care focus
- Good interpersonal skills
- Team player in multidisciplinary setting
- Commitment to developing specialised skills in the area of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
- “Can do” and flexible approach
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Balancing sometimes competing and conflicting priorities
- Time management and prioritising
- Professional demeanour
The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience and you will be appointed and in accordance to the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector – Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.
Please ensure that you download the attached Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
- Onsite childcare centre and breastfeeding rooms
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, physically, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and provide breastfeeding/chest feeding facilities for staff.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email Kym Truong, Manager – Medical Workforce Unit, ***************@thewomens.org.au
Application closing date: 14th May 2025