Job Description
Job Title:  Consultant Gynaecologist - Ambulatory Gynaecology
Req ID:  1901
Posting Start Date:  01/04/2026
Posting End Date:  14/04/2026

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  • Sessions (theatre and clinic)
  • Commencing May 2026
  • 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, newborn and women’s health. We have strong affiliations to the University of Melbourne, with research and education integral to our role. 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 Gynaecology Department at the Royal Women's Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated clinician to join the Ambulatory Gynaecology Unit to cover vacancies arising from planned leave. Early-career consultants with prior experience in Ambulatory Gynaecology who seek to expand their exposure in surgical training and research are encouraged to apply.

 

The role would involve:

  • Provision of clinical care within the service, including outpatient hysteroscopy clinics and operating lists
  • Participation in the after-hours service as part of the on-call roster
  • Contribution to multidisciplinary team activities including unit meetings, clinical audits and departmental governance forums such as morbidity and mortality meetings and pre-admission meetings
  • Support the hospital’s teaching mission through the supervision, training and education of medical students and junior medical staff in both formal and informal settings

 

RWH is a tertiary teaching hospital committed to high-quality patient care, education and clinical excellence.

 

About you

Experience/Qualifications/Competencies

  • Must hold or be eligible for registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia
  • Attained Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  • Comprehensive skills and experience in provision of outpatient hysteroscopy including hysteroscopic resection in this setting, ideally with hysteroscopic morcellation devices
  • Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability in management and navigation of stakeholder involvement in public sector institutions
  • Knowledge of women’s health issues in relation to the target population of RWH

 

 

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 journey facilities for cyclists
  • 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 and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

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.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.

For any enquiries, please contact Assoc Prof Pav Nanayakkara pavitra.nanayakkara@thewomens.org.au

Application closing date: 14/04/2026