Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant – Rural NSW Natural beauty | Relaxed lifestyle | Major regional referral centre The Position This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading regional referral hospital in rural NSW as a full-time, permanent O&G Consultant. You will provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical services to a growing community with approximately 1,000 births per year, offering strong clinical exposure across obstetrics and gynaecology in a well-supported environment. This role allows you to practice at consultant level while making a genuine impact in a close-knit regional community. The Location – Tamworth With a population of around 70,000, Tamworth is known as the Country Music Capital of Australia, hosting the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival — the largest country music festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Beyond its vibrant music culture, Tamworth offers: Beautiful parks, galleries and museums Access to the stunning New England countryside A strong agricultural heritage and open landscapes A genuine sense of community The region provides a lower cost of living compared to major metropolitan centres, allowing for a more comfortable lifestyle, larger homes and improved work-life balance. Tamworth is well connected with: Daily flights to Sydney and Brisbane Reliable road and rail links If you enjoy culture, space, outdoor living and community connection, this location delivers. The Facility – Tamworth Hospital This 300-bed hospital is the largest healthcare facility in NSW outside the Sydney–Wollongong–Newcastle metropolitan corridor. It is accredited for specialist training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), ensuring excellent junior medical support and a strong academic culture. As the regional referral hospital, services include: General medicine Gastroenterology Mental health Renal medicine Maternity Urology Orthopaedics Oncology And many additional specialty services Practicing in a rural referral centre offers both breadth and autonomy, with meaningful consultant input into service development and clinical leadership. Working in a regional centre like Tamworth offers: Greater procedural exposure Genuine consultant-level responsibility Strong community relationships Professional growth opportunities Improved lifestyle balance You will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying the personal benefits of rural living. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) Registration as a Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or eligibility for specialist registration Doctors sitting RANZCOG clinical examinations are encouraged to apply International Medical Graduates assessed by RANZCOG as Substantially Comparable are welcome This is a rare opportunity to secure a permanent Consultant role in a major regional NSW referral centre offering clinical challenge, strong junior support and exceptional lifestyle benefits. Confidential discussions are welcome.
