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August 2026 O&G Hospital Medical Officer
Posted on March 27, 2026
- Parkville, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Req ID: 1835
Posting Start Date: 12/03/2026
Posting End Date: 09/04/2026
- 2026 Obstetrics and Gynaecology Hospital Medical Officer (HMO)
- Fixed Term Full Time
- Commencing 3rd August 2026 to 31st January 2027
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About the role
The Royal Women’s is Australia’s leading independent specialist hospital for women dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and cultures, and newborn babies. The Women’s is recognised as a leader in its field, with expertise in maternity services and the care of newborn babies, gynaecology, assisted reproduction, women’s health and cancer services.
The Women’s is a centre of excellence for perinatal care, research and education, with more than 7,000 births per year. The Maternity Service at the Women’s is structured to provide quality care to women by the most appropriately qualified clinician. Obstetricians in the multidisciplinary teams provide clinical care with midwives, trainees, other medical specialists and allied health practitioners to women from a geographical area and to higher risk women from outside the local area. In addition, some women with complex clinical needs may receive clinical care in specialist clinics.
As a Hospital Medical Officer in Obstetrics, you are responsible for the provision of excellent clinical care to women who are outpatients or inpatients of the Women’s, and their babies and families.
The Women’s is committed to providing the best clinical experience and education; rotations are regularly evaluated and may vary from year to year. To accommodate, this position may also include rotations in Gynaecology, the Women’s Emergency and/or Women’s Health.
The Women's is committed to ongoing professional development of all junior doctors; a wide range of clinical and audit meetings and specific teaching sessions is provided.
About you
Experience/Qualifications/Competencies
- MB BS/ MD or equivalent qualification
- Medical Practitioner Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum PGY3 level
Attributes
- Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
- “Can do” and flexible approach
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and compassion with patients
- Ability to engage with and learn to lead within a tight-knit unit providing expertise in multiple areas of reproductive care
- Balancing competing and conflicting priorities
- Time management and prioritising
- Professional demeanour
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au
The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience, and you will be appointed and in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Doctors in Training Agreement 2022-2026.
Please ensure that you download the attached Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).
Email: medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
Applications Close: 09/04/2026
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