Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

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

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive. 

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to join our growing on a full time (1.0EFT) or part time fixed term.

The Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist provides high-quality specialist obstetric and gynaecological care to patients across Latrobe Regional Health. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional clinical care across inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting the education and development of junior medical staff, and contributing to the achievement of LRH's strategic priorities.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous service improvement while supporting women and families throughout their healthcare journey.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist is to:

• Provide high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring patient safety and positive clinical outcomes.
• Lead and contribute to the development of treatment plans, clinical guidelines and care pathways that support best practice and continuity of care.
• Supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff, medical students and other health professionals to foster workforce capability and excellence in clinical practice.
• Participate in service planning, quality improvement activities and the development of policies, procedures and protocols across the Women's and Children's Division.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, community providers and general practitioners to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Contribute to professional development, organisational initiatives and senior medical staff rosters, including on-call requirements.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), MBBS (or equivalent) and current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to supervise, mentor and support junior medical staff while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to quality improvement, clinical governance, evidence-based practice and the ongoing development of self and others.
• A flexible, adaptable and professional approach, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic healthcare environment and support organisational change.

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.
• 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
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Medical Workforce Unit email on MedicalWorkforceUnit@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.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

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: 18 November 2026

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.