Clinical Director – Anaesthetics | Senior Specialist AnaesthetistLeadership Opportunity | Anaesthetics & ICU | North West Victoria
Clinical Leadership | FANZCA | 0.4 FTE Non-Clinical / 0.6 FTE Clinical | Teaching & Governance
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced
Senior Specialist Anaesthetist
to take on the role of
Clinical Director – Anaesthetics
, providing clinical leadership, governance and workforce oversight across an integrated
Anaesthetics and ICU service
in North West Victoria.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior Anaesthetist looking to combine
clinical practice with genuine departmental leadership
, while continuing to work within an experienced and collaborative critical care team.
The Position Incorporates
0.4 FTE non-clinical/leadership responsibilities
0.6 FTE clinical practice
Senior Specialist Anaesthetist responsibilities
Leadership across Anaesthetics and ICU
Clinical governance and quality improvement
Workforce planning and recruitment
Teaching and supervision of trainees
You will report to the
Director of Medical Services – Critical Care Services
and work closely with the Clinical Director – ICU, Director of Critical Care and Theatre Manager.
The Role
As Clinical Director – Anaesthetics, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Anaesthetics and ICU medical workforce.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Chairing multidisciplinary departmental meetings
Leading recruitment and retention of Anaesthetists and ICU specialists
Supporting recruitment and development of registrars
Providing clinical leadership and workforce planning
Overseeing clinical governance activities
Leading monthly Morbidity & Mortality (M&M;) reviews
Contributing to quality assurance and patient safety initiatives
Managing the Anaesthetics/ICU medical workforce budget and cost centre
Supporting service development and clinical innovation
Working collaboratively with the Clinical Director – ICU
Providing Senior Specialist Anaesthetist clinical services




This is a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of Anaesthetics and critical care services within the region.
Teaching & Training
The health service has strong university affiliations with
Monash University and La Trobe University
, creating excellent opportunities to contribute to medical education.
You Will Have The Opportunity To
Teach and supervise ANZCA trainees
Support CICM trainees
Mentor junior medical staff
Contribute to undergraduate medical education
Participate in professional development and departmental education
Help develop the next generation of Anaesthetists and Intensive Care specialists
Teaching is an important component of the role rather than an additional responsibility.
The Team Leadership of the Anaesthetics and ICU service is shared between the
Clinical Director – Anaesthetics and Clinical Director – ICU
, providing a collaborative leadership model.
You Will Work Closely With
Director of Medical Services – Critical Care Services
Director of Critical Care
Clinical Director – ICU
Theatre Manager
Anaesthetics and ICU specialists
ANZCA and CICM trainees
Nursing and allied health teams
This collaborative structure ensures that clinical leadership and departmental responsibilities are
shared rather than carried by one individual
.
About YouEssential You Will Have
Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Anaesthetist, or eligibility to obtain registration
FANZCA, or eligibility to obtain Fellowship
Clinical experience commensurate with a Senior Specialist Anaesthetist in the Victorian public health system
Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment
Experience coordinating departmental workload and workforce




Commitment to ongoing professional development
Active participation in quality assurance and clinical governance
Sound understanding of professional, legislative and regulatory requirements within healthcare
Desirable The Following Would Be Highly Regarded
Experience in Intensive Care or High Dependency Unit clinical care
Previous clinical leadership experience
Experience in research or governance leadership
Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Clinical supervision and teaching experience
Remuneration
Remuneration commences at HM40, in accordance with the relevant Victorian public health sector medical specialists' enterprise agreement.
Further remuneration details and employment conditions can be discussed confidentially with Sante Recruitment.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Clinical Director – Anaesthetics
Senior Specialist Anaesthetist position
0.4 FTE leadership / 0.6 FTE clinical
Leadership across Anaesthetics & ICU
Workforce & recruitment responsibility
Clinical governance & M&M; leadership
FANZCA Required/eligible
Budget and workforce planning responsibilities
ANZCA & CICM trainee supervision
Monash & La Trobe University affiliations
Collaborative Clinical Director leadership structure
Opportunity to influence regional critical care services
North West Victoria lifestyle
The Lifestyle
North West Victoria offers an excellent combination of
skilled opportunity and regional lifestyle
.
Enjoy
Affordable housing compared with metropolitan Melbourne
Short commute times
Excellent schools and family amenities
Solid sporting and recreational facilities
Regional food and wine
Outdoor activities and natural attractions
A welcoming and connected community
Excellent access to larger regional centres and Melbourne
For an experienced Anaesthetist looking to step into clinical leadership while maintaining a significant clinical component, this is an excellent opportunity to establish a long-term career in regional Victoria.
All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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