Lead, Influence and Shape Women’s Health Services in Beautiful Tasmania
Are you an experienced Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ready to step into a clinical leadership role where you can influence service delivery, support training, and make a meaningful impact across a regional health system?
Head Medical is seeking a Clinical Lead – Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join a progressive Women’s and Children’s Service in North West Tasmania. This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with strategic leadership in a highly supportive and well-connected team.
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Leadership & impact: Play a key role in shaping O&G services, workforce planning, and service development across the region
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Well-supported service: Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team across North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital
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Teaching & development: Strong links with the University of Tasmania and accredited training pathways (RANZCOG)
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Lifestyle & location: Enjoy a relaxed Tasmanian lifestyle with stunning natural surroundings, short commutes, and genuine work-life balance
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Salary Package : Up to AUD $629,000 ( dependant on experience and allowances)
The Role
The department delivers comprehensive Obstetrics & Gynaecology services across the North West region, including:
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Level 4 maternity and neonatal services
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Approximately 1,000 births annually
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Outreach clinics across regional and remote communities
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Accredited RANZCOG training with strong registrar and junior doctor support
The service is well-supported by experienced midwives, multidisciplinary teams, and a strong teaching culture, offering an excellent environment for both clinical practice and leadership development.
This is a Senior leadership position combining clinical excellence with strategic input across the Women’s and Children’s Service. You will work closely with the Clinical Director to support the delivery, development, and continuous improvement of Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing high-quality specialist O&G care across inpatient and outpatient settings
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Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient patient care
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Contributing to service planning, workforce management, and clinical governance
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Supporting education, training, and supervision of junior doctors and medical students
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Participating in outreach services and the on-call roster (approximately 1:5)
Registration Requirements
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Specialist registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG), or
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An overseas-trained specialist with equivalent qualifications
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(Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) – UK,
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Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) – Ireland,
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Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) – Canada,
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American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS/ABOG for O&G) – USA, or
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Vocational Registration – New Zealand)
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:
The Location
Tasmania offers a unique lifestyle focused on quality of life, community, and the outdoors. From coastal living to world-class food and wine, national parks, and outdoor adventure, this is an opportunity to enjoy a genuinely balanced lifestyle while progressing your career.
Burnie is a vibrant coastal city overlooking Bass Strait, offering a perfect balance of natural beauty and modern convenience. The region is known for:
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The Tarkine wilderness, Cradle Mountain, and pristine national parks
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Beautiful beaches, rolling hills, and endless outdoor activities
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Short commutes, affordable housing, and a welcoming community
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Great schools, a thriving food culture, and a relaxed 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.