Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist – Bathurst, New South Wales
Enjoy a rewarding Consultant role while embracing the lifestyle and space of regional Australia.
- Fantastic lifestyle in Australia’s oldest inland city, with a welcoming and vibrant community
- Easy access to Sydney – just a 50-minute flight (3 flights daily) or a 3-hour drive
- Salary package up to AUD $400,000 (dependent on experience)
- Affordable housing and excellent schools – public, private, and university options
- Beautiful climate with four distinct seasons and wide-open spaces to enjoy
The Role
As a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at Bathurst Health Service, you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient care. The maternity service supports over 500 births annually and is delivered through strong collaboration between specialist Obstetricians, Midwives, GP Obstetricians, Paediatrics, and Mental Health teams.
This is a broad role covering all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. You’ll be part of a dynamic team while also contributing to teaching, supervision, and professional development activities. Bathurst Health Service is a level 4 regional maternity service with a level 3 special care nursery, offering you both variety and professional challenge.
The Hospital
Bathurst Health Service is a modern, well-equipped regional hospital providing a comprehensive range of services to the community. Maternity services are a cornerstone of the hospital, with excellent support from allied health and community programmes.
Academic and research opportunities are available through the co-located Western Sydney University Clinical School, and a private hospital in Bathurst provides opportunities for private endoscopy lists
Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Hold registration (or be eligible for registration) with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), or an overseas-trained specialist with equivalent qualifications (UK, Ireland, Canada, USA, or New Zealand)
Good news for UK & Irish specialists – the Medical Board of Australia has introduced an expedited pathway to specialist registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (no college assessment required) for doctors with:
- MRCOG (2007 onward) plus UK CCT, or
- MRCPI (2010 onward) plus CSCST (Ireland)
The Location
Bathurst offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming regional lifestyle with excellent schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Sydney. Set in the Central Tablelands, it’s a hub for outdoor activities, fine food and wine, and a thriving local community - making it the perfect place to settle for both career and lifestyle.
Bathurst is a prosperous and rapidly growing regional centre. The region is conveniently located with effective transport links to Sydney and Canberra.
Visit www.bathurstregion.com.au for more information.
What Head Medical can do for you
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