Group
Occupation
264933 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
264933 Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Diagnoses, treats and provides preventative medical and surgical care for women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as for disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs.
Registration or licensing is required.
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Provides prenatal care and monitors the health of pregnant women and their babies throughout pregnancy, labour and delivery
- Diagnoses and treats medical conditions and disorders related to pregnancy, childbirth and the female reproductive system
- Performs surgical procedures related to the female reproductive system and provides post-operative care
- Performs diagnostic tests and conducts periodic examinations to detect and prevent gynaecological disorders
- Interprets medical imaging results of female pelvic organs, and of pregnant women and their babies
- Provides guidance to patients on family planning and reproductive issues