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General
Practitioner/Obstetrician Working hours negotiable up to full time
About
us Western District Health Service is a
leading Sub-Regional Health Service providing a comprehensive range of acute
inpatient services, residential aged care and primary and community health
services. Western District Health Service based in Hamilton, Victoria, provides
level 3 Obstetric and Level 2 Neonatal Services to the Western District region.
Presentations to our Antenatal Clinic, Emergency Department and ward-based
services are supported by our team of highly skilled GP Obstetricians and
midwives. WDHS works closely with our regional partners to ensure that all
obstetric and neonatal care is provided in the highest quality, safest way, and
we invite you to join our outstanding team. The Greater Hamilton region is rich
with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to
pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance.
With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in
Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better
lifestyle is waiting for you! About the role
A general practitioner with obstetrics skills is required
to join our expanding Maternity Team at Western District Health
Service.
The successful person would work
alongside other GP Obstetricians at the Hamilton Medical Group and practice
obstetrics for Western District Health Service at Hamilton Hospital. Key responsibilities include care for
women across the continuum of care, including antenatal clinic, antenatal
admissions, labour/birth care, postnatal care and up to six weeks postnatal.
Women's Health: preconception care, early pregnancy care, contraception,
cervical screening, STD management, menopause etc. To view the position description and to apply please go to our webpage:
https://wdhs.net/v2/careers/ Please note you must have the right to
work in Australia and be able to provide evidence of this. You will
bring: - AHPRA registration
- Professional Indemnity cover
- Vocational Registration in Australia
- (RACGP/ACRRM)
- GP Obstetrician with procedural
obstetric skills desirable
We can
offer: - Ability to work independently and as
part of a multidisciplinary team
- Support of other General
Practitioner Obstetricians and Obstetrician Gynaecologists
- Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
based remuneration
- Access to an attraction and
retention allowance under the Medical Specialist Award
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Allowance
- Generous Salary Packaging options,
including financial support towards relocation costs for eligible
employees
- Relocation Consultant Support
- A culture which supports staff
health and wellbeing
- Free car parking.
Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025
Proposed Interview Date: Upon receipt of Suitable Applications
The successful candidate must have
or obtain a National Criminal Police Check, Working with Children Check
Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker
Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS
vaccination requirements.
Western District
Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to
cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait
Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This
organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally,
linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a
disability.
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