Consultant Anaesthetist – Perioperative & Pain Medicine Interest South-West Coast, Victoria | Regional Referral Hospital The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is partnering with a major regional health service in south-west Victoria to appoint a Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Perioperative and/or Pain Medicine. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing anaesthesia service, delivering care across a diverse and expanding surgical program. You will work within a collaborative specialist team, supporting safe perioperative pathways, acute pain services, and ongoing surgical service development. The role offers strong scope to develop subspecialty interests while contributing to high-quality regional healthcare delivery. Deliver anaesthesia across a broad perioperative caseload, including: General surgery Orthopaedics Obstetrics & gynaecology Emergency surgery Procedural sedation Contribute to perioperative medicine and acute pain management Support development of pain medicine and perioperative services Participate in teaching and supervision of trainees and junior staff Engage in clinical governance and service development This major regional referral hospital services a catchment of over 110,000 people across south-west Victoria. Key features include: 30,000 Emergency Department presentations annually Broad and active surgical program Strong integration with perioperative and critical care services Ongoing investment in surgical infrastructure and service expansion Supportive environment for specialist development and leadership Coastal lifestyle with excellent work-life balance Opportunity to develop subspecialty practice (Pain / Perioperative Medicine) Broad, high-quality surgical case mix Strong support for regional specialist practice Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and service development Relocation support CME allowance and professional development leave Based in a vibrant regional centre on Victoria’s south-west coast, near Warrnambool, this location offers: Access to iconic coastline including the Great Ocean Road National parks, surf beaches, and outdoor lifestyle Excellent schools and strong community feel Affordable housing and short commute times Within reach of Melbourne Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or nearing completion Eligible for, or holding, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Specialist Registration Interest in Pain Medicine and/or Perioperative Medicine International Medical Graduates: Eligible via the AHPRA Specialist Pathway, including ANZCA interview date or Substantially Comparable outcome * Candidates eligible via the expedited pathway are encouraged to apply For a confidential discussion or to explore this opportunity further, contact Sante Recruitment. info@sante-recruitment.com www.sante-recruitment.com 61 (0) 42 688 7086 |