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
