• Sessions (theatre and clinic)
• Commencing April/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, 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 Women’s provides comprehensive care for women with fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding and complex benign gynaecological conditions, with significant crossover into dysmenorrhoea & endometriosis.

The Gynaecology 1 Unit is seeking a specialist with advanced operative capability, including independent Levels 5–6 laparoscopic surgery and/or contemporary open surgical skills (e.g. complex hysterectomy, myomectomy).

The role will involve both outpatient clinics and theatre.

The successful candidate will join a well-established team managing high-volume benign gynaecology, contributing confidently to decision-making and service delivery across elective and acute care.

Consultants undertaking elective surgical lists are also expected to participate in the after-hours Acute Gynaecology roster, as well as unit meetings, audits, research and Gynaecology service Morbidity & Mortality meetings. As a tertiary teaching hospital, the role includes structured and non-structured teaching, training and supervision of medical students and junior doctors.

About you

You will bring with you:

• 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
• Demonstrated independent competency in advanced laparoscopic surgery (Level 6 preferred) and/or complex open benign gynaecological procedures
• Experience in managing large pelvic masses, complex abdominal surgical conditions and acute gynaecology presentations in a tertiary setting
• 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 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 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 Catarina Ang, Gynaecology 1 Unit Head at Catarina.Ang@thewomens.org.au  

Application closing date: 2 April  2025