Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Job Category - Medical - HMOs
Req Id - 8355
- Build your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
- Join a supportive, high‑performing and multidisciplinary medical team
- 6 month, temporary full‑time Diploma of Obstetrics opportunity
About the role
The Diploma of Obstetrics resident provides safe, effective and appropriate medical care under the supervision and direction of senior medical staff. This is a six‑month rotation within Obstetrics & Gynaecology and includes participation in after‑hours, on‑call and recall rosters, as required by the service.
Key responsibilities
- Provide supervised clinical management of obstetric and gynaecological patients across outpatient, inpatient, elective and acute settings, in accordance with delegated clinical privileges and Barwon Health policies and procedures.
- Undertake comprehensive patient assessment, including history taking, clinical examination, formulation of differential diagnoses, appropriate investigation, initiation of treatment, and ongoing review of patient management plans.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support high‑quality patient care, including effective clinical handover, accurate and timely documentation (including medication reconciliation and goals of care), and appropriate escalation to senior clinicians when required.
What we’re looking for
- Medical qualification with eligibility for appointment as a Hospital Medical Officer
- Demonstrated interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and a commitment to patient‑centred care and ongoing clinical learning.
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected]All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Dr Tony Ma
Email: [email protected]
Application closing date: 21st, June 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
