About Us

East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) has Level 3 birthing capability, level 2 neonatal capability and delivers approximately 100 babies per year. We are located 1 hour from the regional centre of Ballarat and are geographically positioned to increase birth numbers by providing a collaborative and responsive low risk birthing service to woman and families in surrounding areas. Our facilities and capabilities include 24hours on call GPA and theatre coverage (with newly renovated theatre facilities), 24-hour onsite midwifery rostering, two birth suites and single postnatal rooms. Supporting this RGO team-based model is an established and strong collaboration with our midwifery team which includes a PROMPT based education program.

EGHS is also committed to the provision of comprehensive and holistic women’s health. A Women’s Health Clinic run by the RGO’s is being established, and as part of this EGHS now offers one of the only STOP services servicing the Wimmera and Grampians regions.

Currently our RGO team consists of three permanent RGOs.

Other services at EGHS include an Urgent Care Centre (UCC) with approximately 6500 presentations per year, an inpatient unit with 18 beds, two newly renovated operating theatres with visiting surgeons (gynae, gen surg, ortho, plastics, ophthal, ENT) and outpatient oncology and dialysis.

What We Offer

• Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
• A variety of employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and career opportunities

About The Role

The structure of this role is designed to allow RGOs to work in a team providing continuity of care for their patients while creating clear boundaries around obligations regarding obstetric coverage. We feel that this provides for a good variety of Rural Generalist practice while allowing for sustainable long-term workload.

RGO’s will work as rostered in a 6-week cycle covering 2 weeks or 1 week of obstetrics each. When covering obstetrics, you will be responsible for all births including scheduled elective caesareans, postnatal inpatients, antenatal clinic, women’s health clinic, consulting on obstetric or gynae related presentations to UCC if requested by UCC doctor, minor gynae procedures including D&C.

In the off weeks of the roster when the RGO is not rostered to cover obstetrics, they are free to pursue any other clinical or non-clinical roles. Opportunities available in Ararat include emergency work at the UCC, private general practice, AMS or teaching roles. While the ideal candidate would be based in Ararat and undertake other Rural Generalist roles such as primary care when not rostered for obstetrics, there is no obligation to do so.

About You

Essential Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• General Registration with AHPRA
• FRACGP or FACRRM (or working towards)
• DRANZCOG Advanced (with caesarean capability)
• MTOP prescriber  
• Minor gynaecological procedure capability (D&C for miscarriage and STOP, IUD insertion, diagnostic hysteroscopy (training can be provided)

Desirable Criteria:

• Rural Generalist experience in ED or Urgent Care setting
• Rural Generalist experience in management of adult and paediatric inpatients 
• Primary care experience and a desire to provide General Practice services in the community

Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).

East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.

During this period we would encourage and support potential candidates to undertake short term locum placements at EGHS.

For more information regarding the Obstetrics model please contact Dr Bruce Sanderson, Acting Director of Medical Services by email on bruce.sanderson@eghs.net.au

The recruitment period for this position will remain open until 28^th February 2026 with applications being reviewed upon receipt.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees.