We are seeking a highly qualified individual to take on a key leadership role in advancing and expanding the Urogynaecology Service at Western Health.

The Clinical Lead - Consultant Urogynaecologist will lead our growing team and service, supported by the Head of Gynaecology and broader Women's and Children's leadership team.

We invite fellows with a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and who hold a Certification as a Urogynaecologist (CU) by RANZCOG or possess an equivalent specialist recognition to apply.

This position entails leading, developing, and growing a tertiary referral urogynaecology service for women experiencing incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic floor dysfunction, as part of the multi-disciplinary Pelvic Floor Unit. The service is supported by General Gynaecologists with special interest in pelvic floor surgery. It is complemented by a team of advanced practice women's health physiotherapists, a dedicated pessary review clinic and continence clinic and trained staff for urodynamics

Responsibilities include the assessment of women through outpatient clinics (including the transvaginal mesh management service), procedural office urogynaecology including urodynamic studies, outpatient cystoscopy, and pelvic floor ultrasound scanning; surgical procedures; ward rounds; teaching and supervising junior medical staff and medical students; and contributing to research activities.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.

• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 7 July 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Alison Pearce via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.