Shape Your Obstetrics & Gynaecology Career in Regional Queensland
Head Medical is seeking an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant to join the growing team at Bundaberg Hospital part of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This is a rare opportunity to combine clinical excellence, leadership, and teaching with an exceptional regional lifestyle.
- Regional Queensland lifestyle: Bundaberg offers stunning beaches, national parks, and access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef – all just a short drive from Brisbane.
- Clinical scope & autonomy: Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology care, including inpatient, outpatient, theatre, and on-call responsibilities.
- Professional development & leadership: Supervise and teach Doctors in training and medical students. Engage in quality improvement, research, and clinical governance initiatives.
- Attractive Salary package: Up to AUD $549,694 p.a ( Commensurate with experience)
The Role
Bundaberg Hospital is part of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, serving a growing regional population of over 225,000. Bundaberg offers an exceptional balance of professional growth and lifestyle.
As a Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, you will:
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based obstetrics and gynaecology care across inpatient, outpatient, theatre, and on-call duties.
- Perform advanced procedures, including laparoscopic and vaginal reconstructive surgery, and complex obstetric management.
- Contribute to clinical governance, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
- Lead, mentor, and teach Doctors in Training, and medical students.
- Engage in service planning, outreach, and private practice opportunities (where applicable).
Essential Requirements:
- AHPRA Specialist registration or Eligibility
- 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)
Desirable:
- Experience in a teaching hospital or regional health service.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Active involvement in academic teaching and clinical supervision.
Expedited Pathway
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
Live and work where the coastline meets the country. Bundaberg is famous for its family-friendly beaches, Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, abundant local produce, and access to outdoor activities from fishing and surfing to hiking in Cania Gorge. Enjoy lower cost of living, great schools, and a welcoming community in a regional centre with a superb climate and lifestyle.
- Coastal lifestyle with beaches, national parks, and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
- Affordable living with excellent schools, shopping, and recreational facilities.
- Unique attractions such as Mon Repos Turtle Rookery and Fraser Coast’s K’gari (Fraser Island).
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.