The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity is available for a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a well‑established, high‑performing tertiary service. This role offers a rare combination of exceptional earning potential of up to $500K, clinical diversity, and genuine lifestyle balance within a large teaching hospital that continues to invest in service capability and specialist workforce growth. You will work across a broad mix of elective and emergency lists within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, with flexibility to shape your practice around subspecialty interests including ICU, perioperative medicine, or chronic pain. Opportunities for private practice within the hospital are also available, further enhancing both clinical exposure and earning capacity. This is an ideal opportunity for consultants seeking long‑term stability, strong remuneration, and a sustainable regional lifestyle without compromising on clinical complexity or professional development.

Salary & Benefits

- Remuneration package of up to $500K
- Private practice opportunities available
- Flexible subspecialty scope including ICU and pain management
- Relocation assistance and onboarding support
- Teaching hospital environment with academic affiliations
- Opportunities for mentoring, supervision, and education
- Supportive and collaborative consultant team
- Strong focus on work‑life balance and sustainable practice

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering high‑quality anaesthetic care across a varied caseload
- Working closely with surgical teams and allied health professionals
- Supporting and supervising junior medical staff
- Contributing to teaching, education, and professional development




- Participating in clinical governance, audit, and safety activities

The Hospital

This is a large tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive range of acute and specialist services, including:

- Emergency medicine
- Maternity and neonatal services
- Intensive care
- General medicine and surgery
- Medical imaging and pathology
- Renal and dialysis services
- Mental health services
- Ambulatory and outpatient care

Lifestyle & Location

Located within a thriving regional community along a major river system, this chance offers an increasingly sought‑after balance between qualified opportunity and lifestyle appeal. Enjoy a warm climate, short commute times, affordable housing, excellent schooling options, and a strong food and wine culture. The region offers a relaxed pace of life with access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and regular transport connections to major metropolitan centres. This is an ideal setting for clinicians and families seeking space, balance, and long‑term lifestyle sustainability.

Requirements

- Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA), or within 6 months of completion
- Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA

International Medical Graduates

- Substantially Comparable via ANZCA or eligible for assessment
- Peer review pathway supported
- Support available for registration and relocation

About JPS Medical Recruitment

We work as long‑term career partners to our doctors — not transactional recruiters. That means honest market advice, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned to your professional and lifestyle goals. Our role is to make your next move clear, structured, and worthwhile.

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📌 Anaesthetist - Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 JPS Medical Recruitment
📍 Melbourne