Medical Lead - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Northern NSW Health District seeks a FRANZCOG-accredited Obstetrician & Gynaecologist for a pivotal leadership role in maternity services.
This is a strategic position accountable for shaping governance, driving quality improvement, and fostering cultural change across maternity and women's health services district-wide.
The Medical Lead will provide district-wide clinical governance and strategic leadership for maternity services, working in partnership with the District Manager of Midwifery Services and reporting directly to the Executive Director of Medical Services and Clinical Governance.
* Strategic leadership – guiding quality frameworks, policy development, and service redesign rather than day-to-day management.
* District-wide scope – covering multiple locations with unique challenges and opportunities.
* Data-driven quality improvement – turning safety and performance metrics into practical, clinician-led improvements.
* Change leadership – fostering collaboration between medical and midwifery staff and engaging with communities to support sustainable reform.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic clinical leadership and advice in line with the NSW Maternity & Neonatal Service Capability Framework and Tiered Perinatal Network arrangements.
* Lead the development of district-wide policies, frameworks, and governance structures for maternity and women's health.
* Translate safety and quality data into meaningful clinical change.
* Guide service planning, role delineation, and future service viability across district hospitals.
* Act as a change agent, strengthening culture and building multidisciplinary collaboration across medical and midwifery teams.
About You:
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
* Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA.
* Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.
* A proven ability to lead by influence, managing sensitive relationships across medical, midwifery, executive, and community stakeholders.
* Commitment to building culture, driving change, and improving outcomes at scale.
Why Join Our Organisation?
* A strategic leadership role shaping maternity and women's health services across a major regional health district.
* Balance governance with ongoing clinical practice.
* Influence service redesign, policy, and quality outcomes at a district-wide level.
* Be part of an organisation investing in innovation and cultural change.
* Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Northern NSW.