Consultant AnaesthetistPerioperative & Pain Medicine Interest
Join a growing regional anaesthesia service delivering high-quality care across a diverse and expanding surgical program. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative specialist team while developing a subspecialty interest in Perioperative Medicine or Pain Medicine.
You will gain exposure to a broad and varied caseload including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, emergency surgery, and procedural sedation, while contributing to safe perioperative pathways and acute pain management services.
This department is committed to building sustainable specialist services in a regional setting, making it ideal for clinicians seeking both professional development and lifestyle balance.
Benefits
* Coastal lifestyle with affordable living and excellent work‐life balance
* Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests in pain medicine or perioperative anaesthesia
* Broad and diverse case mix across multiple surgical specialties
* Support for clinical leadership and service development initiatives
* Teaching opportunities with anaesthetic trainees, junior doctors, and medical students
* Relocation support and generous professional development allowance (including CME leave)
Location
Located on Victoria's stunning south‐west coast, this regional centre offers a unique blend of coastal living and natural beauty. Enjoy access to
* Renowned surf coastline and beaches
* National parks and outdoor lifestyle
* Strong community atmosphere
* Excellent schooling options
All within convenient reach of Melbourne, making it an ideal destination for both families and individuals seeking a relaxed, high‐quality lifestyle.
Facility
This major regional referral hospital services a catchment of over 110,000 people across south‐west Victoria.
* Over 30,000 emergency presentations annually
* Comprehensive surgical services including:
* Orthopaedics
* Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* General Surgery
* Procedural services
Ongoing investment in perioperative care and surgical infrastructure continues to expand services, creating strong demand for Consultant Anaesthetists with interests in perioperative and pain medicine.
Role
* Deliver high‐quality anaesthetic care across a broad surgical caseload
* Support perioperative medicine pathways and enhanced recovery programs
* Contribute to acute pain management services
* Participate in teaching and supervision of junior staff
* Engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives
Requirements
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or nearing completion
* Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
* Demonstrated interest in Pain Medicine or Perioperative Anaesthesia
* International candidates:
* Eligible via the AHPRA Specialist Pathway
* ANZCA interview date or Substantially Comparable outcome preferred
International Candidates Welcome
Doctors eligible via the AHPRA Expedited Pathway and ANZCA Accelerated Pathway are strongly encouraged to enquire.
#J-18808-Ljbffr