Opportunity A permanent Consultant Anaesthetist opportunity is available within the primary regional health service for a large Victorian catchment of approximately 150,000 people. Following a $230m redevelopment, this expanded referral hospital now operates with significantly increased inpatient, ICU and emergency capacity. You will provide anaesthetic care across elective and emergency services, with involvement in peri-operative medicine, pain management, education and service leadership.Hospital This major regional referral hospital functions as the central provider for surrounding communities and delivers comprehensive acute and specialist services.Recent redevelopment includes:Five-storey inpatient expansion64 additional inpatient beds10-bed Intensive Care Unit12-bed maternity unit44-point Emergency DepartmentThe Anaesthesia Department supports varied trauma, emergency and elective caseloads within a collaborative consultant-led model. The service is accredited for 52 weeks of ANZCA training, reflecting a strong supervision and teaching culture.Why Consider This RolePrimary regional referral centre exposureModern infrastructure following major redevelopmentANZCA accredited training environment (52 weeks)Broad elective and emergency caseloadVisa support and ANZCA supervision pathways where applicableFor interstate or international applicants, the registration and transition pathway can be clearly structured to ensure transparency throughout the process.Location Based in a well-established regional city, the area offers strong schooling options, open space and a vibrant sporting and cultural community, with practical access to metropolitan centres.RequirementsSpecialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA) or nearing completionMinimum 12 months recent Consultant Anaesthetist experienceInternational Medical Graduates:Eligible for recognised ANZCA pathway (including Competent Authority)ANZCA interview confirmedAssessed as substantially comparableVisa pathways available#J-18808-Ljbffr