Are you an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist seeking a role that combines professional challenge, service development, and lifestyle balance?
This is your opportunity to join one of Queensland’s most progressive health services, delivering specialist women’s health care across Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, and surrounding rural communities.
- Diverse Practice – Work across multiple hospitals providing maternity and gynaecological care for urban and regional communities.
- Lifestyle & Location – Enjoy the relaxed, coastal lifestyle of Central Queensland, with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and stunning national parks.
- Salary Package up to $528,432 (commensurate with experience)
The Hospital
Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral centre for Central Queensland, providing over 1,200 deliveries annually and offering:
- A level 4 Special Care Nursery (≥32 weeks)
- Twelve to fourteen scheduled operating theatre lists per fortnight
- High-risk maternity and multidisciplinary clinics
- Outreach and telehealth services to rural communities
Gladstone Hospital complements this service, with around 600 deliveries per year and a strong multidisciplinary maternity care model.
The Role
You will be part of a dedicated team expanding Obstetrics and Gynaecology services in regional Queensland , contributing to high-quality patient care, mentoring doctors in training, and shaping service delivery across multiple sites.
- Deliver high-quality clinical care in Obstetrics and Gynaecology across Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, and outreach sites such as Woorabinda and Biloela.
- Participate in antenatal, gynaecology, and surgical services, including laparoscopic and major gynaecological procedures.
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- Participate in after-hours on-call rosters and multidisciplinary case discussions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, commitment to education, and experience in both obstetrics and gynaecological surgery
- An interest in contributing to service delivery across regional and rural Queensland
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABOG certified) or New Zealand.
The Medical Board of Australia has introduced an expedited pathway to specialist registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology - no college assessment required for doctors holding either:
- MRCOG (2007 onward) with a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or
- MRCPI (2010 onward) with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) from Ireland.
The Location
Rockhampton offers an ideal mix of urban amenities and natural beauty - think riverside cafes, weekend markets, and quick getaways to the Great Barrier Reef, Capricorn Coast, or nearby national parks. With excellent schools, a thriving arts and sporting culture, and short commutes, it’s a region that offers both professional challenge and lifestyle appeal. Whether you enjoy coastal living in Gladstone, the vibrant community of Rockhampton, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine meaningful work with an enviable lifestyle.
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.