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Obstetrics and Gynaecology CMO


Company : Northern NSW Local Health District


Location : Casuarina, New South Wales


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more! Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Career Medical Off Gde 1 Remuneration : $139,187.00 - $168,166.00 per annum pro rata Hours Per Week : 24 Requisition ID : REQ634621 About The Role The primary purpose of a Career Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) and admitted to Women''s Care. The Career Medical Officer is responsible for the provision of effective clinical management of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Patients, under supervision, whilst developing expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice in a complex environment. The Career Medical Officer needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborative manner. Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee''s skills, knowledge and experience. The Medical Officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care. "Applications submitted via an agency on behalf of the doctor will not be accepted." MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category. Completion of at least three postgraduate years of medical practice (PGY4+ at commencement of position). About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here. Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Join Our Team And Youll Enjoy Salary packaging and novated leasing increase your take-home pay Fitness discounts focus on your health and wellbeing Growth access to professional and personal development Team culture work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Steven Abbey on [email protected] Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day Applications Close: 16 February 2026 NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook #medicalservices #J-18808-Ljbffr