Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time Mackay Base Hospital | North Queensland Coast Build Your Consultant Career in Australia — Without Giving Up Your Life Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join a welcoming, well-established department in one of Queensland’s most liveable coastal regions. This is an outstanding opportunity for an Australian-trained Consultant or a UK/Irish Specialist eligible via the RANZCOG substantial comparability pathway to practise high-quality generalist Obstetrics & Gynaecology in a modern regional referral hospital — while enjoying a genuinely balanced lifestyle. Permanent Full-Time (80 hrs per fortnight) or Part-Time options available Broad generalist Obstetrics & Gynaecology workload Care centred on women, babies and families Strong focus on quality, safety, and patient-centred outcomes Supportive consultant group with a positive, collaborative culture Opportunity to contribute to service development, teaching and training This role suits a Consultant who values clinical autonomy, teamwork and continuity of care, without the pressures often experienced in larger metropolitan systems. The Hospital Mackay Base Hospital is a modern, digitally enabled regional referral hospital providing comprehensive services to a large and diverse catchment across North Queensland. Part of the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, the network includes: 6 hospitals 2 Multi-Purpose Health Services 4 Community Health Centres Over 3,700 staff supporting care across a region of ~90,000 km² The service supports both acute and rural healthcare delivery, offering variety, clinical depth and professional fulfilment. Beautiful coastal lifestyle in tropical North Queensland Only 1.5 hours’ flight to Brisbane Affordable housing and short commutes Excellent schools, childcare and family-friendly communities Easy access to the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef and national parks This is a region where consultants quickly feel part of the community — professionally and personally. Competitive specialist remuneration packages Salary packaging and generous leave entitlements Flexible working arrangements Professional development, study leave and research opportunities Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted private health insurance Fitness Passport (access to gyms and pools nationwide) Specialist registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology with AHPRA or eligibility for specialist registration Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship of RANZCOG IMGs must be assessed as Substantially Comparable via the RANZCOG pathway Ability to practise independently across Obstetrics & Gynaecology Commitment to high-quality, woman-centred care This role is ideal for UK & Irish Consultants looking to: Step into a well-supported consultant role Reduce burnout and on-call pressure Enjoy a safer roster and better work–life balance Relocate with family to a welcoming coastal community
