Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 8435

- Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until February 2028)
- Salary: 1WA1-3+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About therole:

The Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine is part of the Division of Surgery, Endoscopy and Anaesthesia Services. The Department is responsible for the provision of perioperative services for both planned and emergency surgical procedures and supports a broad range of interventional medical specialties.

Keyresponsibilities:

- Provide high-quality anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical and medical specialties.
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to their education.
- Participate in perioperative planning, patient optimisation, and clinical documentation.
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental planning.
- Strong clinical expertise in anaesthesia and collaborative team approach.
- Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity,



chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

- Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.




- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

- Thrive in a cooperative,compassionateand innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready tomake animpact?

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe setting for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Closingdate: 11:59pm on 17 September 2026.

Enquiries:For further information about this role, contact the Medical Workforce Unit’s Senior Medical Services team via [email protected] .

Applications close Thursday 17 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Specialist Anaesthetist (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne