Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

Are you an experienced Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking a fulfilling leadership opportunity in a progressive leading regional hospital? 

Join Latrobe Regional Health as our Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, where you’ll lead with purpose, shape the future of women’s health, and enjoy a career that offers both professional growth and lifestyle balance.

This a part-time, fixed term leadership role that combines clinical expertise with strategic oversight. You will guide and inspire your speciality group, ensuring high-quality, contemporary care is consistently delivered across our Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.

Working in close partnership with the Clinical Operations leadership group, you will play a key role in strengthening clinical governance, optimising service delivery, and driving continuous improvement. As the Director, you will also act as a subject matter expert, providing trusted advice to the Chief Medical Officer, collaborating across specialities, and contributing to the ongoing development of sustainable, patient-centre services.

Teaching, mentoring, and service innovation will form an integral part of your role as you help shape the next generation, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensure the highest standards of clinical excellence are maintained across the division.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• MBBS or equivalent. 
• Registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia. 
• Fellowship of RANZCOG.
• Additional postgraduate education in Public Health, Research or Management is desirable. 
• Demonstrated clinical ability commensurate with that expected of an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist.
• Ability to communicate with patients and their carers with respect and empathy. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with other staff including management, senior and junior medical staff, nursing staff and students in a respectful, supportive and cooperative manner. 
   

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Sophie Laurence, General Manager Medical Services on (03) 5173 8632 or via email: Sophie.laurence@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Position Description.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications close: 07th October 2025 

Please note: applications from 3rd parties will not be accepted. 

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies. 

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH’s Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on email via AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au