Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)

About the role

Mount Isa Hospital is the regional birthing hub for North West Queensland, welcoming around 420 babies each year. As a Senior Medical Officer (O&G), you'll deliver broad-scope obstetric and gynaecology care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and outreach settings in a supportive rural team environment.

In this role you will:

• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynaecology care, including operative services and on-call
• Perform point-of-care ultrasound across all trimesters and deliver termination services
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors within accredited training pathways

Working with us

Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $679, 037 p/a (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee) comprising:

• Base salary ranges between $216,643 and $274,678 p/a (L18-L27).
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
• 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)

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• 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.

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.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dr Natalie Kiesey-Calding on 07 4744 4882

Applications close: Thursday, 16 April 2026