Senior Staff Specialist - Head of Department - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Wollongong Hospital
Senior Staff Specialist - Head of Department - Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Wollongong Hospital
Description
Senior Staff Specialist – Head of Department - Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Wollongong Hospital
Fulltime – 1.0 FTE
Wollongong Hospital
REQ626309
Grade: Senior Staff Specialist
Applications close: Monday 3 March 2026
We’re inviting applications for a (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 include:
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.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Natalie Shaw at natalie.shaw1@health.nsw.gov.au
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