Are you a passionate Obstetrician and Gynaecologist seeking a fresh start in a stunning part of Australia?
Join a friendly and highly skilled team in Tasmania’s beautiful North-West - where you can deliver quality care, make a genuine impact, and enjoy life at a different pace.
- Supportive multidisciplinary team and excellent education opportunities (RANZCOG accredited training site)
- Enjoy Tasmania’s unique lifestyle - from mountain biking and bushwalking to world-class food and wine
- Engage in research, quality improvement, and professional development activities
- Competitive Salary Package up to $600k (commensurate with experience)
The Role
North West Regional Hospital is part of Tasmania’s Hospitals North/Northwest network, serving a population of over 110,000. It’s a well-equipped, progressive facility with approximately 1,000 births annually and a highly regarded Midwifery Group Practice (MGP) model. The department is supported by a dynamic team of full-time and part-time specialists, registrars and experienced midwives. The service has close links with the University of Tasmania’s Rural Clinical School, providing opportunities for teaching and research.
You will provide specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology care to public and private patients across the region, based primarily at North West Regional Hospital. The role involves:
- Delivering high-quality clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Participating in the on-call roster (approximately 1:5)
- Supporting and supervising doctors in training, contributing to the hospital’s active training and teaching programmes
- Engaging in research, quality improvement, and professional development activities
- Providing leadership and contributing to service development within the department
The department offers comprehensive maternity and gynaecology services, supported by a Level 4 Maternity Unit, Level 4 Neonatal Unit, and 8-bed ICU. Outreach clinics operate across regional centres including Mersey, Smithton, the West Coast, and King Island.
The Location
Tasmania’s stunning north-west offers a lifestyle that’s hard to beat - affordable housing, easy commutes, and endless outdoor adventures right on your doorstep. From hiking in Cradle Mountain and exploring pristine beaches to sampling world-class local produce, this is the perfect place to find balance and connection.
As a compact island state, everything in Tasmania is within easy reach. Spend your weekends exploring the coast, heading up into the mountains, or enjoying the region’s many outdoor experiences - from world-class golf courses and mountain bike trails to long-distance running routes and the iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
The North West is known for its white beaches, great restaurants, vineyards, and access to untouched wilderness – ideal for walking, rambling, and mountain biking.
Burnie, a vibrant port city, has reinvented itself as a creative hub along Tasmania’s beautiful north-west coast. Enjoy beachside strolls, local cafes, and art deco architecture that gives the city its charm.
Nearby Latrobe is a picturesque river town, famous for its heritage and local produce. With welcoming eateries, farm gates, and vineyards, it’s a great place to savour fresh flavours and enjoy a genuine sense of community.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.