Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist – Regional Victoria - Total package up to $450,000 – 90 minutes' drive from Melbourne
Step into a senior anaesthetic role at one of Victoria's largest and most advanced regional hospitals where you can enjoy major tertiary case mix and an exceptional lifestyle. Are you looking for a senior anaesthesia role with excellent work–life balance, a strong teaching culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a thriving regional health service?
This new, world‑class regional hospital is the largest regional hospital development in Victoria, designed with the latest technology and modern models of care.
This regional city offers the perfect blend of heritage charm and contemporary living:
* Around 150 km from Melbourne and approximately 1 hour 25 minutes' drive from Tullamarine Airport
* Local airport with daily direct return flights to Sydney and expansion underway
* Beautiful wide streets, historic architecture, laneways and arcades filled with cafés, bars and boutiques
* Thriving food and coffee culture, local wineries and vibrant arts scene
* Excellent public and private schools, plus university and TAFE campuses
* Easy access to parks, walking and cycling trails, and a wide range of sporting facilities
We are seeking Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetists to join a large, modern, and rapidly growing teaching hospital in one of Victoria's most vibrant regional cities.
You will:
* Provide specialist anaesthetic services for a broad range of adult and paediatric surgery (excluding cardiac, neurosurgery and transplant surgery)
* Deliver high‑quality pre‑operative assessment and post‑operative care
* Share in the on‑call roster for acute and emergency cases
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision to anaesthetic trainees, junior doctors, medical students and nursing staff
* Contribute to quality improvement, governance and service development within a busy, growing department
The Anaesthesia & Pain Service
* 11 modern operating theatres
* Large regional tertiary referral centre with broad surgical exposure
* Accredited by ANZCA for up to 12 months of training toward FANZCA
* Strong focus on teaching, mentoring and professional development
* Collaborative, collegial multidisciplinary environment
This is an excellent role for consultants who enjoy teaching and want to balance complex clinical work with a supportive, team‑based culture.
The Hospital
Services include:
* Aged care and rehabilitation
* Cancer care
* Maternity and women's health
* Mental health
* Elective and emergency surgery
Activity profile (approximate annual figures):
* 45,000+ inpatients
* 65,000+ emergency presentations
* 15,000+ theatre cases
Benefits
* Supportive, teaching‑focused environment
* Diverse, appreciative patient base
* Opportunity to shape and grow services within a leading regional health service
* Strong medical, nursing and allied health teams
Essential Criteria
* Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent specialist qualification
How to Apply
Please forward your resume and cover letter to :
Nicki Wade
For a confidential discussion about this or other Consultant Anaesthetist opportunities, please contact Nicki on :
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