Overview General Practitioner / Obstetrician
Negotiable up to full time
About us Western District Health Service is a leading Sub-Regional Health Service providing a comprehensive range of acute inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health services. Western District Health Service based in Hamilton, Victoria, provides level 3 Obstetric and Level 2 Neonatal Services to the Wester District region. Presentations to our Antenatal Clinic, Emergency Department and ward-based services are supported by our team of highly skilled GP Obstetricians and midwives. WDHS works closely with our regional partners to ensure that all obstetric and neonatal care is provided in the highest quality, safest way, and we invite you to join our outstanding team.
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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work / life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Learn more - Visit Hamilton
About the role A general practitioner with obstetrics skills is required to join our expanding Maternity Team at Western District Health Service.
The successful person would work alongside other GP Obstetricians at the Hamilton Medical Group and practice obstetrics for Western District Health Service at Hamilton Hospital.
Key responsibilities include care for women across the continuum of care, including antenatal clinic, antenatal admissions, labour / birth care, postnatal care and up to six weeks postnatal. Women's Health: preconception care, early pregnancy care, contraception, cervical screening, STD management, menopause etc.
For further details view the Position Description.
Please note you must have the right to work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this.
You will bring :
AHPRA registration
Skilled Indemnity cover
Vocational Registration in Australia (RACGP / ACRRM)
GP Obstetrician with procedural obstetric skills desirable
We can offer :
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Support of other General Practitioner Obstetricians and Obstetrician Gynaecologists
Enterprise Bargaining Agreement based remuneration
Access to an attraction and retention allowance under the Medical Specialist Award
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance
Generous Salary Packaging options, including financial support towards relocation costs for eligible employees
Relocation Consultant Support
A culture which supports staff health and wellbeing
Free car parking.
Closing Date:
Sunday 19th October 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of Suitable Applications
The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements.
Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.
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