Consultant Anaesthetist – Perioperative & Pain Medicine Interest
South-West Coast, Victoria | Regional Referral Hospital
The Opportunity
Sante Recruitment is partnering with a major regional health service in south-west Victoria to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Perioperative and/or Pain Medicine.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing anaesthesia service, delivering care across a diverse and expanding surgical program. You will work within a collaborative specialist team, supporting safe perioperative pathways, acute pain services, and ongoing surgical service development.
The role offers strong scope to develop subspecialty interests while contributing to high-quality regional healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities
* Deliver anaesthesia across a broad perioperative caseload, including:
o General surgery
o Orthopaedics
o Obstetrics & gynaecology
o Emergency surgery
o Procedural sedation
* Contribute to perioperative medicine and acute pain management
* Support development of pain medicine and perioperative services
* Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees and junior staff
* Engage in clinical governance and service development
This major regional referral hospital services a catchment of over 110,000 people across south-west Victoria.
Key Features
* 30,000+ Emergency Department presentations annually
* Broad and active surgical program
* Strong integration with perioperative and critical care services
* Ongoing investment in surgical infrastructure and service expansion
* Supportive environment for specialist development and leadership
* Coastal lifestyle with excellent work-life balance
* Opportunity to develop subspecialty practice (Pain / Perioperative Medicine)
* Broad, high-quality surgical case mix
* Strong support for regional specialist practice
* Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and service development
* Relocation support + CME allowance and professional development leave
Location and Lifestyle
Based in a vibrant regional centre on Victoria's south-west coast, near Warrnambool, this location offers:
* Access to iconic coastline including the Great Ocean Road
* National parks, surf beaches, and outdoor lifestyle
* Excellent schools and strong community feel
* Affordable housing and short commute timesWithin reach of Melbourne
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or nearing completion
* Eligible for, or holding, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Specialist Registration
* Interest in Pain Medicine and/or Perioperative Medicine
* International Medical Graduates:
o Eligible via the AHPRA Specialist Pathway, including
o ANZCA interview date or Substantially Comparable outcome
o Candidates eligible via the expedited pathway are encouraged to apply
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