Clinical Lead - Obstetrics and Gynaecology (526398)

  • North West, TAS, Australia
  • Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
  • Health/Hospital
  • Medical
  • Fixed-term, full-time
  • Closing at: 23 Sep 2026 - 11:55pm AEST
  • Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement 2025, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
  • Department of Health
View favourites
 
Who Are We Looking For?
 
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Lead – Obstetrics and Gynaecology to work for the Department of Health (DoH) in the North West region. This role will require the successful applicant to work with the Clinical Director – Women’s and Children’s to assist with providing a high level of strategic leadership and direction, ensuring resources are efficiently utilised, services are effectively integrated within the hospital/service and the highest standards of service delivery are achieved in accordance with hospital/service policy directions, service standards and financial targets. In addition, the Clinical Lead will provide specialist obstetric and gynaecological care to patients attending North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), Burnie and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), Latrobe.
 
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology provides a consultative service and is supported by a level 4 maternity, a level 4 neonatal unit, and an 8 bed intensive care unit. The maternity unit, housing the birthing suite and all inpatient maternity patients for the region, is located at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), with antenatal care provided at NWRH, Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) and the outreach clinics. There are approximately 1000 births annually and staffing includes experienced midwives with highly sought after MGP scheme. The outreach services (antenatal and gynaecology clinics) are located at regional centres which include the West Coast District Hospital, Smithton District Hospital and King Island District Hospital and Health Centre. The current senior staffing mix includes full time and part time Specialists, in addition the NWRH is RANZCOG accredited for 2 FRANZCOG core trainees and Advanced Proceduralist trainees. Excellent continuing education opportunities are led by training Registrars with support from the consultants. The gynaecology service includes colposcopy and laparoscopy. 
 
This position will be attractive to highly skilled and motivated medical professionals who view challenges as opportunities and is driven by a passion to improve healthcare in the complex world of modern health systems. The right applicants will play a key role in developing health care at both patient and system levels. The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School.  As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program. The successful applicant will participate in the after hours on call roster, based at NWRH.  The frequency of on call is typically 1 in 5 weekdays and weekends.
The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School.  As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate general medical education program.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

It’s different here. Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Details of appointment:

Fixed term full time, day worker (with on call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible for a three year period.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Salary:

Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 - Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 3 $222,789 - $319,701 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation.

With the range of allowances included in the salary, the salary package at full time, can range from $482,685 - $671,153 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation. 

Please note that access to the Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner salary range $309,222 - $319,701 is subject to the successful applicant satisfying the criteria for Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1, 2 or 3 as outlined in the Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

  • Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2025

In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year

  • Provision of a fully maintained private plated motor vehicle or motor vehicle allowance of $30,254 per annum, pro rata
  • Allowance in lieu of private practice schemes 35%
  • North West Recruitment and Retention Allowance 20%
  • Generous relocation assistance and accommodation available
  • A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
  • Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
  • More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as

  • Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty
  • Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

  • Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

Application Guide:

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role 

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Prof Boon Lim
Position: Clinical Director Women’s and Children’s 
Phone number: (03) 64936558
Email address: boon.lim@ths.tas.gov.au 
 
Or.
 
Name: Donna Stubbs 
Position: Employment Consultant - Medical Services NW 
Phone number: (03) 6478 5283
Email address: donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au 

What it is like working at the Department of Health? 

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in in Department of Health. listening to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

One Health Podcast - Spotify 

One Health Podcast - Apple 

Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian 

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Other jobs

Business Analyst (500720)

North West, TAS Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
In this position you will support the monitoring, oversight and understanding of the business for Hospitals NW portfolios of Mersey Community and North West Regional hospitals through the application of your financial and non-financial skills and experience to a variety of different services managers, tasks, responsibilities and projects. The position plays an important role in supporting the work of more senior Business Team members and Service Managers. As such, it also has a strong focus on the development of new knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Environmental Officer (Salmon) (709551)

South, TAS Salmon Environmental Regulation
Support and provide input to the regulation of environmentally relevant activities according to the objectives, principles and requirements of Tasmania’s Resource Management and Planning System including the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 and other relevant legislation and policies, in areas such as marine and freshwater finfish farming.

Visitor Services Officer (710031 & 710032)

South, TAS Parks and Wildlife Service
Help visitors enjoy an iconic Tasmanian destination through information, bookings, ticketing and guided experiences.

System Administrator (Linux Infrastructure) (710121)

South, TAS Strategy and Business Services
Undertake information technology duties in the area of Unix server support, as well as other associated technologies.