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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
Mount Isa
Broaden Your Scope. Strengthen Your Impact.!
Are you an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist seeking greater clinical variety, meaningful community impact, and an outstanding work-life balance? Join Mount Isa Hospital and become part of a dedicated team delivering comprehensive women's healthcare across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions. From birthing and gynaecological surgery to outreach, training and advanced ultrasound practice, you'll enjoy a diverse and highly fulfilling role.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI696773 |
| Closing date | 10-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent, Part-time or Full-time |
| Contact person | Brooke Martin-Hay |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4882 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
At Mount Isa Hospital, you'll join a supportive and progressive Obstetrics & Gynaecology team providing high-quality care to women and families across North West Queensland.
You'll work across inpatient, outpatient, theatre, outreach and maternity services while contributing to education, clinical leadership and service development.
This role offers the rare opportunity to maintain a broad scope of practice, including advanced obstetric ultrasound, early pregnancy services, operative gynaecology and reproductive healthcare, while making a genuine difference in regional and Indigenous health outcomes.
Working with us
Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $699,557 per annum (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee) comprising:
- Base salary ranges between $225,305 and $284,318 p.a. (L18 to L27).
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation.
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
- Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
- Motor vehicle allowance.
- Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility allowance.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- Plus we can offer: Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
Requirements
- Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dr Erica West on (07) 4744 4882.
Applications close: Thursday, 10 December 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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