Deputy Director of Anaesthetics | Specialist AnaesthetistClinical Leadership Opportunity | Latrobe Regional Health | Gippsland, VictoriaPart-Time Fixed Term | Senior Medical Leadership | Regional Victoria
Lead Anaesthetic Services While Continuing Your Clinical Practice Latrobe Regional Health is seeking an experiencedSpecialist Anaesthetistto join its growing team asDeputy Director of Anaesthetics.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist looking to take the next step intoclinical leadership, service development and medical workforce management, while continuing to maintain a rewarding specialist clinical practice.
Working closely with the Director of Anaesthetics, you will help provide clinical leadership and operational oversight of the Anaesthetics Department, supporting the delivery ofsafe, high-quality and efficient anaesthetic servicesto the Gippsland community.
The position is offered on apart-time fixed-term basis.
The Opportunity
Clinical leadership across the Anaesthetics Department
Delivery of safe, high-quality and patient-centred anaesthetic services
Workforce planning, rostering and resource allocation
Clinical governance, quality assurance and risk management
Development and implementation of clinical standards, policies and protocols
Recruitment, onboarding, supervision and professional development of medical staff
Education and mentoring of anaesthetic registrars, junior doctors and medical students
Service planning and development
Research, innovation and continuous quality improvement




Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration across perioperative services
The Department
You'll work alongside an experienced team of anaesthetists and multidisciplinary clinical professionals, with the support of the Director of Anaesthetics and broader hospital leadership.
The role provides an opportunity to combinesenior clinical practice with meaningful departmental leadership, helping develop workforce capability, clinical standards and contemporary models of perioperative care.
For an Anaesthetist looking to broaden their leadership experience, this position offers exposure toclinical governance, workforce strategy, service development and medical education.
About You
We are seeking an experienced Specialist Anaesthetist with a strong commitment to clinical excellence and collaborative leadership.
You Will Ideally Have
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain specialist registration
Demonstrated specialist-level clinical experience in Anaesthesia
Experience or demonstrated capability in clinical leadership
Understanding of clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety




Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work effectively with medical, nursing, allied health and executive teams
Commitment to education, training, research and professional development
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Senior clinical leadership position within an expanding regional health service
Part-time fixed-term appointment
Continue your specialist clinical practice while developing leadership experience
Opportunity to influence workforce planning and service development
Strong focus on education, training and professional development
Supportive multidisciplinary environment
Salary packaging benefits
Meals and entertainment salary packaging
Access to professional development and continuing education
Staff wellbeing programs and activities
Discounted gym and fitness services through Fitness Passport
The Location – Gippsland, Victoria
Latrobe Regional Health provides an excellent prospect to combine a rewarding specialist career with the lifestyle advantages of regional Victoria.
Gippsland offersaffordable housing, shorter commutes, excellent schools, outdoor recreation and a welcoming regional community, while Melbourne remains accessible for major city amenities, entertainment and international travel.
For specialists looking to move away from metropolitan pressures while retaining access to a substantial regional health service, Gippsland offers an attractive balance ofcareer, lifestyle and professional opportunity.
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