Staff Specialist Anaesthetist – Rural Victoria

Permanent / Fixed-Term Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced Anaesthetist looking to make a real impact in a thriving regional health service? We are seeking a committed Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a dynamic and expanding department in rural Victoria, located in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cross-border regions.

About the Health Service (Name Withheld)

Located on the NSW–VIC border, this major regional health service is the largest provider of emergency, subacute, and specialist care between Melbourne and Canberra.
The service operates across multiple campuses and provides:

• A busy emergency department

• Extensive surgical services including general surgery, orthopaedics, O&G, ENT, urology and more

• ICU/HDU services

• A modern perioperative suite with increasing surgical volumes

• A strong culture of teaching, research, and clinical leadership

The community offers affordable living, excellent schools, vibrant cultural events, outdoor recreation, wineries, and easy transport links to major cities.

The Role

As a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, you will play a key role in delivering safe, patient-centred anaesthesia and perioperative care. You will join a supportive team committed to clinical excellence, service growth, and training the next generation of clinicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality anaesthesia services for elective and emergency procedures across a broad surgical caseload

• Participate in after-hours and on-call rosters

• Deliver pre-operative assessment and post-operative care, including acute pain management

• Contribute to ICU/HDU support as appropriate to scope of practice

• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, trainees, and medical students

• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and clinical governance

• Engage in departmental meetings, service development, and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and utilise digital health records systems effectively

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Essential

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Specialist Anaesthetist with AHPRA

• FANZCA or equivalent, OR

• Eligibility for recognition as a Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) through ANZCA, including:

  • Comparable or partially comparable assessment pathways

  • Eligibility for expedited or short-pathway assessment (if applicable based on training and experience)

• Demonstrated contemporary experience across general anaesthesia and relevant subspecialty areas

• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills

• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

• Willingness to participate in on-call and emergency services

Desirable

• Experience within a regional or rural health setting

• Interest in teaching, simulation training, or research

• Ability to contribute to service redesign and perioperative care improvements

Why Join Us?

• Work within a collaborative and innovative anaesthetic department

• Enjoy a fulfilling regional lifestyle with access to lakes, mountains, and national parks

• Opportunities for leadership, service development, and academic involvement

• Supportive environment for specialists relocating from interstate or overseas

How BDI Resourcing Can Support You

By applying through BDI Resourcing, you will receive:

✅ Expert CV and interview coaching tailored for paediatric roles.
✅ Contract negotiation support.
✅ Visa application and AHPRA registration assistance.
✅ Relocation guidance, including accommodation sourcing.

How to Apply

To apply for this Paediatric Consultant position, send your CV to aus@bdiresourcing.com.

Join this Health Service and make a difference in regional paediatrics while enjoying an outstanding work-life balance! 🌅🏥