Overview
Permanent Fulltime – 1.0 FTE | Wollongong Hospital | REQ626309 | Grade: Senior Staff Specialist | Applications close: Monday, 2 March 2026
We're inviting applications for a permanent (1.0 FTE) Staff Specialist position in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, offering clinical duties (0.5 FTE) and Head of Department (HOD) leadership responsibilities (0.5 FTE).
You will work closely with the newly appointed District Medical Co-Director for Womens' Health and Maternity, ensuring collaborative service planning into the future for this growing community.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
About the Department:
* A busy Level 5 birthing unit, 3,800 per year, with Level 4 special care nursery
* A wide range of obstetrics and gynaecology services
* A collaborative and supportive work environment with an excellent midwifery team
* Accredited ITP registrars rotating from tertiary hospitals as well as unaccredited registrars, SRMOs and RMOs
* A theatre complex equipped for Level 6 Endogynacology surgery
This role is primarily based at Wollongong Hospital, with occasional work at other locations across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District as required.
Key responsibilities
* Deliver expert obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
* Support the ongoing development of O&G services and foster a culture of learning and best practice
* Advance research within the department and contribute to clinical governance
* Collaborate with hospital and district leadership to align O&G services with population health needs
* Identify priorities and develop clinical plans responsive to changing demographics and technology
* Ensure appropriate staffing and skill mix within the department
* Provide expert advice on workforce planning aligned with health priorities
* Support professional development and foster partnerships with universities and teaching hospitals
* Participate in ISLHD's Performance Management Program, including annual reviews
* Maintain clinical competency within privileges granted by MDAAC
At ISLHD, we value your specialist interests and are committed to supporting your professional growth. In addition, there are excellent opportunities for academic appointments, research involvement, and participation in clinical governance, allowing you to shape your career around what matters most to you.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
About ISLHD and Benefits
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital. The campus provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney.
Benefits of working with ISLHD:
* Training, Education and Study Leave (TESL) - $40,400 and 25 calendar days
* Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
* Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
* Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
* Discounted health insurance options
* Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then submitting a resume and answering the selection criteria within the application. Essential requirements include:
* Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A
* Working With Children Check (WWCC)
* Current AHPRA Registration and Fellowship with FRANZCOG
* Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people.
Need more information or help applying?
* Visit the ISLHD website for application tips and other important application information
* Visit the Stepping Up website to support Aboriginal recruitment
* Visit the Welcome Experience site for workers considering regional NSW opportunities
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* For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Natalie Shaw at natalie.shaw1@health.nsw.gov.au
Permanent Fulltime – 1.0 FTE
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