About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse O&G HMO role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Medical Services team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for O&G HMO to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis until January 2027.
The Obstetrics & Gynaecology Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) provides high‑quality medical care to patients within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit at Latrobe Regional Health. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role supports the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients under the supervision of senior medical staff. This position offers a dynamic clinical experience tailored to individual training needs, with opportunities to develop skills across obstetrics and gynaecology while contributing to safe, effective and patient‑centred care.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the O&G HMO is to:
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Provide day‑to‑day medical care to obstetrics and gynaecology patients under appropriate supervision, aligned with clinical experience level.
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Coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across services.
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Deliver clear and timely clinical communication, including accurate documentation and clinical handover.
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Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to registrars and consultants to ensure patient safety and quality care.
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Participate in after‑hours rosters and contribute to service delivery in line with safe working hour provisions.
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Engage in training, teaching, audit and quality improvement activities, including attendance at teaching sessions and completion of required certifications.
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
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A Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent with general registration with AHPRA.
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Clinical competence appropriate to your level of training, with the ability to deliver safe and effective patient care.
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A demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and participation in teaching and training activities.
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The ability to work flexibly, including participation in after‑hours rosters.
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A genuine interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a commitment to pursuing further experience and development in the specialty.
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Experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and completion (or willingness to complete) PROMPT, FSEP and Neonatal Resuscitation training (desirable).
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
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Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
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Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
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Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
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A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
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Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
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Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact
Medical Workforce Unit email on
[email protected] for a confidential discussion.
Please click here for a copy of the Position Description
About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email:
[email protected]
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 08 July 2026
Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
