GP AnaesthetistCentral Gippsland Health Service | Sale, VictoriaEnjoy a Diverse Anaesthetic Practice in a Supportive Regional Health Service
An exciting opportunity exists for a GP Anaesthetist to join the Anaesthetic Department at Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS), a progressive regional health service located in the heart of Gippsland.
This role offers the chance to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering a broad range of anaesthetic services across elective and emergency settings while enjoying an outstanding regional lifestyle only two hours from Melbourne.
With excellent clinical support, flexible sessional arrangements, strong career development opportunities, and a welcoming team culture, this position is ideal for experienced GP Anaesthetists or suitably qualified Rural Generalists seeking a rewarding regional practice.
About Central Gippsland Health Service
Central Gippsland Health Service is the leading provider of healthcare and residential aged care services within Wellington Shire, servicing a population of more than 42,000 residents and supporting surrounding communities across Gippsland.
Operating across:
Sale
Maffra
Heyfield
CGHS provides a comprehensive range of services including:
24-hour Emergency Department
Surgical Services
Oncology
Dialysis
Intensive Care / Coronary Care
Cardiology
Respiratory Medicine
Community Health Services
Residential Aged Care
The Medical Services Division is supported by experienced specialists, physician trainees, junior medical staff, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary workforce.
The Opportunity
As a GP Anaesthetist, you will provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care across a broad range of surgical specialties.
You will work closely with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to deliver patient-centred care before,



during, and after surgical procedures.
Clinical Areas Include
General Surgery
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Endoscopy
Ophthalmology
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
Urology
Vascular Surgery
General Dentistry
Paediatric Surgery
Key Responsibilities
Provide anaesthetic and perioperative services across elective and emergency procedures
Conduct pre-anaesthetic assessments and post-operative reviews
Deliver safe anaesthetic care with continuous patient monitoring
Participate in a 24/7 emergency anaesthetic roster
Support emergency surgery and critical care responses
Provide procedural expertise including airway management and vascular access
Participate in Medical Emergency Team (MET) and Code Blue responses
Supervise anaesthetic trainees and junior staff where appropriate
Support recovery room and day surgery services
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
Participate in quality improvement, education, and service development initiatives
The Team
You will join a friendly and supportive Anaesthetic Department committed to clinical excellence, education, and professional development.
The service promotes:
Collaborative teamwork
Teaching and mentoring
Continuous quality improvement
Patient-centred care
Professional growth and development
Lifestyle & Location
Located in Sale, the commercial centre of Gippsland, this region offers an enviable balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.
Enjoy:




Easy access to Gippsland Lakes and Ninety Mile Beach
National parks and outdoor recreation
Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
Affordable housing
Short commute times
Strong sporting and cultural facilities
Convenient access to Melbourne
Whether you enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, cycling, or simply a relaxed regional lifestyle, Gippsland offers something for everyone.
What's on Offer
Flexible sessional arrangements
Salary packaging benefits
Professional development opportunities
Teaching and mentoring involvement
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Strong clinical governance framework
Regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne
Friendly and welcoming workplace culture
Requirements
Medical qualifications registrable with AHPRA
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM)
Accreditation through the Joint Consultative Committee on Anaesthesia (JCCA)
Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
Demonstrated experience in anaesthesia and critical care medicine
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development
Final-year GP Registrars with suitable anaesthetic training and experience may also be considered.
Why Apply
Broad and rewarding anaesthetic practice
Strong surgical and procedural exposure
Supportive and collaborative department
Excellent work-life balance
Attractive regional Victorian lifestyle
Professional development and teaching opportunities
Join a health service that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and community-focused care while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of beautiful Gippsland.
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