This role provides medical leadership for Obstetric and Gynaecology Services and contributes to the strategic leadership of Women's Services through clinical governance, workforce leadership, service planning and quality improvement initiatives. The role also forms part of the leadership team for the broader Women’s, Children’s and Families Directorate. This is the busiest regional maternity service in the state with over 3,000 deliveries a year in a Level 5 maternity and Neonatal service. Comprehensive outpatient gynaecology care is complemented by same day and multiday surgery. It is a RANZCOG training site with trainees appointed to our own ITP as well as on rotation from metropolitan units and locally appointed Senior Registrars. Barwon Health is nearing completion of a $500million+ women’s and children’s acute health facility.

Clinical Governance and Service Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight of Obstetric and Gynaecology Services across Barwon Health.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of clinical policies, guidelines and standards based on evidence-based best practice.
• Monitor service performance, quality indicators and patient outcomes and implement improvement strategies where required.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure internal and statutory reporting requirements (e.g. to CCOPMM) are met.
• Support achievement of organisational, directorate and service objectives.

Medical Workforce Leadership

• Provide professional leadership, support and oversight of medical staff within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Services.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning and retention strategies.
• Support credentialing, scope of practice, mandatory training and professional development processes.
• Address workforce issues in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, including through performance management processes as required.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Strategic Planning and Service Development

• Contribute to strategic planning and future service development initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve access, efficiency, quality and sustainability of services.
• Lead or support implementation of new models of care and service improvement initiatives.
• Build collaborative relationships across specialties and departments to enhance patient care and service integration.

Quality, Safety and Risk Management

• Oversee the timely and effective review of clinical incidents, adverse events, complaints and identified risks relevant to Obstetric and Gynaecology Services.
• Monitor key safety and quality indicators and oversee implementation of improvement actions.
• Participate in clinical governance committees and accreditation activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, professional and organisational requirements.

Research, Education and Innovation

• Promote research, education and innovation across Women's, Children’s and Families Services.
• Support clinical audit, research activity and the incorporation of evidence-based best practice into clinical service delivery.
• Foster learning and development opportunities for medical staff and trainees, including oversight and maintenance of specialty College accreditation.

Consumer Participation and Cultural Safety

• Champion person-centred, culturally safe and inclusive healthcare practices.
• Support consumer engagement in service design, evaluation and improvement initiatives.
• Promote equity, diversity and inclusion for patients, families and staff.
• Ensure services align with Child Safe Standards and Barwon Health values.

Information Management

• Ensure compliance with information management, privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Promote accurate clinical documentation and data quality, including overseeing documentation and coding audits as required.
• Utilise data and digital systems to monitor performance and support service improvement.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure workplace health and safety requirements are met across the service.
• Promote safe systems of work and compliance with organisational policies.
• Support injury management, hazard identification and risk mitigation activities.
• Foster a culture of safety and wellbeing for staff, patients and visitors.

Other Duties

• It is expected that the Director would maintain a clinical load (specifics dependent on the individual)
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with Barwon Health values and Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory training and professional development requirements.
• Participate in organisational initiatives, committees and special projects as required.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities and seniority of the position.
• Travel to other sites may be required as part of this role.

1. Senior Clinical Leadership in Women’s Health
   ​Demonstrated experience as a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, with a proven track record of providing strategic and operational leadership within complex maternity, obstetric and gynaecological services, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and deliver high-quality patient outcomes.
2. Clinical Governance, Quality and Patient Safety
   ​Extensive experience in clinical governance and the oversight of quality, safety and risk management frameworks, including the ability to monitor service performance, manage clinical incidents, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with relevant professional, regulatory and accreditation standards.
3. Medical Workforce Leadership and Development
   ​Demonstrated capability to lead, mentor and develop medical workforces, including workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, credentialling, scope of practice oversight, performance management and fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
4. Strategic Planning and Service Development
   ​Proven ability to contribute to strategic planning and lead service development initiatives, including the implementation of innovative models of care, service redesign and programs that improve access, efficiency, sustainability and patient outcomes.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaborative Leadership
   ​Highly developed communication, influencing and relationship management skills, with demonstrated success building effective partnerships across clinical specialties, executive leadership teams, external health providers, professional bodies and community stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
6. Research, Education and Clinical Innovation
   ​Demonstrated commitment to advancing evidence-based practice through research, education and innovation, including experience supporting clinical training, quality improvement initiatives, specialty accreditation requirements and the translation of research into improved service delivery.
7. Consumer-Centred Care, Equity and Cultural Safety
   ​Demonstrated ability to champion person-centred, culturally safe and inclusive healthcare services, incorporating consumer participation into service design and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion for patients, families and staff.
8. Professional Credentials and Leadership Capability
   ​Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) or equivalent specialist qualification, with current eligibility for specialist registration and, preferably, postgraduate qualifications and/or senior leadership experience within a tertiary healthcare environment.

Reports to: Clinical Director, Women’s, Children’s and Families Directorate

Direct Reports: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical staff

Internal

• Clinical Director and Co-Director Women's, Children's and Families Directorate
• Chief Operating Officer
• Medical staff
• Nursing and Midwifery staff
• Allied Health staff
• Administrative staff

External

• Department of Health
• Regional health services
• General practitioners
• Community healthcare providers
• Professional colleges and organisations
• Consumers and community representatives

Please contact HG Principal Consultant.

Classification: According to experience

Unit/Department: Women’s Services

Division: Women’s, Children’s and Families

Location: Geelong, Victoria

Additional Requirements

• Obtain a police/criminal history check prior to employment
• Obtain a Working with Children Check prior to employment (if requested)
• Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance
• Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during your employment
• Protect confidential information from unauthorised disclosure and not use, disclose or copy confidential information except for the purpose of and to the extent necessary to perform your employment duties at Barwon Health
• Adherence with requirement of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements including the Child Safe Standards

Role Description

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The closing date for applications is Sunday, 1st November 2026.

The reference number to include in your application is H26_5590.

Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.

If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Aldie Zuñiga: M: +61 (0)494 101 082 / E: azuniga@hardygroupintl.com

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1. Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;

2. A written response addressing the key selection criteria and

3. An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae

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