Employment Type - Temporary Full Time
Hours per fortnight - 76
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 7763
Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in VictoriaLifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean RoadTemporary full-time opportunity (76 hours per fortnight) until the 15th of February, 2027
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Temporary Staff Anaesthetist to join our department. The team comprises Staff Specialists, Visiting Consultants, Provisional Fellows and Registrars. The successful applicant will provide safe, patient-centred, evidence-based and efficient care across anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and acute pain management
Key Responsibilities
Have a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated personality with a strong interest in innovation and development of services and models of careBe patient-focused in the provision of high-quality clinical careFacilitate and promote a co-operative, multi-disciplinary team approach to all aspects of the serviceContribute to and value teaching/training at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsBe actively involved in and supportive of research activities within the departmentMaximise the efficient use of Barwon Health resources, so as to provide optimum care to all patientsContribute to audit and other departmental maintenance of standards processesExhibit behaviours that demonstrate respect for colleagues and facilitate good communication within the department and with other departmentsRepresent the department within Barwon Health and the wider anaesthetic and medical communitiesSub-speciality interests are encouraged within the position. Any sub-specialist component will form only part of your total workloadExcellent pay and conditions will be in accordance with the Barwon Health Staff Anaesthetists’ Certified agreement. Participation in the afterhours on-call/recall roster will be required which is remunerated in addition to the base salary
What We’re Looking For
Medical degree, eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Fellowship with The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists, or AHPRA registration as a Specialist AnaesthetistA genuine interest in personal development, as well as service improvement in areas of anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and pain service to meet the needs of the patients and their families, and the broader communityAbility to work effectively and adaptively as part of a complex and ever-changing team, in a high stakes environmentExcellent communication skills and an attitude of professionalism consistent with the role
Position Description
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfactionA vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance ProgramExtensive professional development opportunitiesAttractive salary packaging benefitsLiving expenses capped at $9,010Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional Information
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All Appointments Are Subject To
Satisfactory Police Record CheckImmunisation Status ClearanceWorking with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Andrew Iliov
Email:
Application closing date: 6th April 2026
Internal Applicants
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.