Rural Generalist Obstetrics

Must have:

• Completed medical degree.
• Have general medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Have completed PGY2 year.
• Be available for a 12-month full-time commitment commencing February 2026 (6- month Expressions of Interest may be considered).
• Must have Australian working rights.

Educational / Vocational Qualifications

• Appropriate basic medical degree and medical qualifications recognized in Australia.
• Have general medical registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).

RMCLHN Values

• Respectful
• Motivated
• Compassionate
• Consumer Focused
• Accountable
• Resourceful
• Excellence
• Service

Personal Abilities / Aptitudes / Skills

• Interest in experiencing rural learning environment.
• Professional integrity.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Committed to quality improvement.
• Demonstrated high level skill in negotiation and communication.
• Proven skills in problem solving and decision making at both the clinical and individual level.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and relative participation in patient care.
• Proven ability to react positively to change.
• Ability to be adaptable to change.
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in use of computers in various settings.
• Commitment to teaching medical students.

Experience

• At least two years of postgraduate clinical experience.
• Sound experience in procedural skills.
• Sound examination and diagnostic skills in adult and paediatric medicine.
• Experience working or studying in a rural setting.

Knowledge

• Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and the rights and responsibilities of patients and their families.
• Knowledge and awareness of quality improvement activities and clinical risk reduction and patient safety techniques.
• Good theoretical knowledge of medicine as it relates to women’s health.
• An understanding the legislative requirements of AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management Standard, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Occupational Health, Safety, and welfare legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of other relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards.

The selection process will involve assessing your:

• Appropriate completion and verification of Application.
• Required documents as outlined below.
• Online referee reports (will be sent by SA MET once you have submitted your application, and it has been verified).
• Interview, as described below.

All Expressions of Interest will be scored/ranked for shortlisting. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a face to face or video conference interview, and in some circumstances, this can be conducted via teleconference.

SA MET will match the highest ranked candidate to this position. See the PGY2+ Application Guideline for more information on the matching process.

Applicants who wish to apply to participate in the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (DRANZCOG) are asked to detail this in their Expression of Interest and CV.

In addition to the standard documentation outlined in the PGY2+ Application Guideline, you will be required to provide the following:

• Answers to Expression of Interest questions:
  – In no more than 300 words describe why training in rural women’s health interests you?
  – What experience have you had of either living and/or working in a rural area or what personal strengths do you have which will assist you to live and work within a rural community?
  – In no more than 250 words, please provide an example where you have demonstrated your commitment to providing a quality service to patients and their families. Please outline the situation, what actions you took, your role, who else you involved and the outcomes.
• Curriculum Vitae – should include:
  – Contact details including email and mobile phone number.
  – Qualifications and academic achievements.
  – Evidence of being enrolled in a postgraduate training program if available.
  – Clinical achievements e.g. all jobs/clinical placements and any rural clinical experiences since commencing medical school.
  – Personal Development.
  – Activities which demonstrate your interest in and commitment to rural practice.

Cover letter is not required.

Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be notified by mobile phone and/or email.

Interviews will be face to face or via video conference (where possible), and in some circumstances via teleconference (phone). Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

The intention of the interview is to ensure the applicant selected is the best fit for the role. Interview is likely to include invitation to describe previous experiences and some scenario-based questions with the aim to evaluate candidates against the skills and knowledge required for the role.