Specialist Anaesthetist – Victoria Staff Specialist | State-of-the-Art Regional Tertiary Hospital We are seeking Specialist Anaesthetists to join a high-performing and collegial department within a major regional health service in Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a modern, well-resourced hospital that values clinical excellence, professional development, and a genuinely supportive work culture. The Role Reporting to the Clinical Unit Head of Anaesthetics, the Staff Specialist Anaesthetist will provide anaesthesia and perioperative services across a broad range of surgical and interventional specialties. You will work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The department supports contemporary models of care and offers exposure to a wide and complex clinical caseload, supported by advanced technology and infrastructure. The Hospital Located in one of Victoria’s largest regional cities, just 1 hour 45 minutes from Melbourne, this near 800-bed tertiary hospital is a major referral centre offering an outstanding breadth of services, including: * Over 57,000 inpatient admissions annually * More than 60,000 Emergency Department presentations per year * Approximately 1,600 births annually * Over 110,000 medical imaging studies each year * An integrated Cancer Centre delivering 9,000 chemotherapy treatments annually * 80-bed Psychiatry Unit * 11 operating theatres, performing more than 17,000 surgical procedures each year This is a hospital designed to support complex care, training, research, and long-term specialist careers. The Location Enjoy the benefits of regional living without compromising access or lifestyle: * Easy access to Melbourne * Excellent schools, healthcare, and community amenities * Affordable housing and short commute times * Thriving food, arts, and sporting culture * Ideal for families and professionals seeking work–life balance Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following criteria: * FANZCA * ANZCA Advanced Trainees within 6 months of fellowship * International Medical Graduates assessed as Substantially Comparable * IMGs currently undergoing ANZCA assessment * UK-trained Anaesthetists eligible via the ANZCA expedited pathway