Unit Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
- Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Obstetric and Gynaecological services.
- Work in partnership with midwifery, allied health and executive colleagues to deliver integrated services.
- Balance senior clinical practice with leadership responsibilities.
Unit Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist (
Job Number:
02RUU)
Description
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time – Temporary
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Unit Director Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Women, Youth and Children
Closing Date: 23rd September 2026
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:
ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026
What can we offer you:
l Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
l VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
l Flexible working conditions.
Generous Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata for part time)
Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $345,363 to $455,052 (Pro Rata part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Inncentive (ARIn) and Managerial Allowance
Indicative Base Package inclusive of
l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
l Superannuation (12.5%)
l Private Practice Allowance – Based on Scheme A (other scheme's available)
l Professional development allowances
l On-call allowance 17.4%
l Mobile Phone allowance
l Generous leave provisions, including up to 5 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
Additional salary opportunity:
l Managerial Allowance applicable for the Unit Director component of the role $49,645 pa (Pro Rata Part Time)
l Generous Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata for part time)
1. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria
2. Reviewed for eligibility every three years
3. Does not form part of the base salary
About the Role:
The Division of Women Youth and Children (WYC) provide a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Service provision is based on a family-centred interdisciplinary approach to care, in partnership with consumers and other service providers.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary level obstetrics and gynaecological services to the ACT and surrounding regions. The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children has more than 3,700 births per year and is a level 6 referral centre for high-risk pregnancies for the region.
The Unit Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Obstetric and Gynaecological services across Canberra Health Services. The position sits within the Division of Women, Youth and Children and maintains strong professional relationships with North Canberra Hospital to ensure seamless integration across both services.
As a key member of the WYC leadership team, the position works in partnership with midwifery, allied health and executive colleagues to deliver integrated, person-centred services aligned to CHS priorities. The role balances senior clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, contributing to the development of a contemporary, sustainable obstetric and gynaecological service.
The Unit Director for Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a 3-year appointment that attracts a Managerial Allowance Level 2 and is supported by a Clinical Lead (Obstetrics) and a Clinical Lead (Gynaecology).
The successful applicant must have RANZCOG Fellowship. They must possess excellent communication skills, an ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and a drive for teaching, service innovation and quality improvement.
This position will be embedded in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, with pro-rata on call duties and contribution to inpatient management.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for thePosition Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
l Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in thePosition Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jane Van Diemen, jane.vandiemen@act.gov.au, 02 5124 7611
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Job
: Senior Medical Officers
Salary Range
: 204,936.00 - 274,696.00
Contact Name
: Jane Van Diemen
Contact Email
: Jane.vandiemen@act.gov.au
Closing Date
: 23/Sep/2026, 1:59:00 PM
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