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OverviewPosition: Medical Lead - Maternity Clinical Stream, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Director, Staff SpecialistHours Per Week: 0.5FTE Governance or 20hrs per week with option for additional clinical FTERequisition ID: REQ635725Shape the Future of Maternity Care in Northern NSWNorthern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) delivers public healthcare to more than 300,000 residents across 20,732 sq km from Tweed Heads to Grafton. NNSWLHD serves a diverse and growing community - including 5.2% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. The LHD is investing in major capital projects, ICT and integrated care to improve outcomes. With over 5500 staff and strong training partnerships, NNSWLHD offers state-of-the-art facilities with access to both general and specialist services.The OpportunityNNSWLHD is seeking a FRANZCOG-accredited Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to take on the pivotal role of Medical Lead - Maternity Clinical Stream.This is a strategic leadership position, accountable for shaping governance, driving quality improvement, and fostering cultural change across maternity and women''s health services district-wide. It is a rare opportunity to influence care models and outcomes at a system level, while retaining the option to balance the role with clinical practice.The Medical Lead will provide district-wide clinical governance and strategic leadership for maternity services, working in partnership with the District Manager of Midwifery Services and reporting directly to the Executive Director of Medical Services and Clinical Governance.Strategic, not operational - guiding quality frameworks, policy development, and service redesign rather than day-to-day managementDistrict-wide scope - Tweed Valley, Lismore, Grafton and small units - each with unique challenges and opportunitiesData-driven quality improvement - turning safety and performance metrics into practical, clinician-led improvementsChange leadership - fostering collaboration between medical and medwifery staff and engaging with communities to support sustainable reformThe governance role is permanently funded at 0.5FTE. Additional clinical FTE is available, creating a flexible portfolio role of up to 1.0 FTE.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic clinical leadership and advice in line with the NSW Maternity & Neonatal Service Capability Framework and Tiered Perinatal Network arrangements.Lead the development of district-wide policies, frameworks, and governance structures for maternity and women''s health.Translate safety and quality data into meaningful clinical change.Guide service planning, role delineation, and future service viability across district hospitals.Act as a change agent, strengthening culture and building multidisciplinary collaboration across medical and midwifery teams.About YouYou will be a strategic, collaborative, and data-informed leader with:Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).Registration (or eligibility) with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA.Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.A proven ability to lead by influence, managing sensitive relationships across medical, midwifery, executive, and community stakeholders.Commitment to building culture, driving change, and improving outcomes at scale.Why Join NNSWLHD?A strategic leadership role shaping maternity and women''s health services across a major regional health district.Balance governance with ongoing clinical practice.Influence service redesign, policy, and quality outcomes at a district-wide level.Be part of an organisation investing in innovation and cultural change.Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of Northern NSW Tweed Coast, Byron Bay, Northern Rivers, and Clarence Valley.LocationBased within Northern NSW LHD, with travel across district facilities (Tweed, Lismore, Grafton, and smaller units).Visit Working in Northern NSW for more information on living and working in this place of great beauty.Selection CriteriaEligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways. Current substantive appointment as a Senior Medical Practitioner (Staff Specialist, Visiting Medical Officer) in ObstetricsExperience in the management, planning and development of clinical servicesDemonstrated knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based practice and proceduresDemonstrated ability to provide effective clinical leadership, and assist in the management of the clinical resources of a serviceDemonstrated commitment to quality improvement principles, and ability to ensure the provision of high-quality clinical services across the health serviceDemonstrated ability to assist in the leadership of a multidisciplinary team in the context of the District Clinical Service arrangements and the TPN as per the Maternity and Newborn Service capability arrangementsDemonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with proven ability to effectively engage in multidisciplinary team working, including the promotion of reflective practiceValid unrestricted drivers'' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment. The ability and willingness to work set days each fortnight in line with required meeting attendance and in line with LHD requirements.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionHow to ApplyFor a confidential discussion and to request a comprehensive information pack and the link to apply via eCredential, please contact:Natalie Xu, Senior Consultant Ccentric Group at [email protected] or 0450 358 948.Applications Close: 20 February 2026 11:59pmThis is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11) You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.For assistance with your application please refer to the Clinician Guide to applying in eCredentialNSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential #J-18808-Ljbffr