Consultant Anaesthetist Regional Victoria Flexible Full-Time or Sessional | Attractive Remuneration + On-Call Allowances | Exceptional Lifestyle
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Consultant Anaesthetist to join a supportive and established regional health service in Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity for an Anaesthetist looking for clinical variety, professional development and genuine work-life balance, without giving up access to major regional centres and Melbourne.
Flexible full-time or sessional appointments are available, making this an attractive opportunity for specialists seeking greater flexibility in their working arrangements. The role offers broad clinical exposure across a range of surgical specialties, within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
The Role As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide high-quality anaesthetic services across a broad range of clinical presentations and specialties.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Providing anaesthetic care for adult, paediatric and obstetric patients
Managing elective and emergency surgical cases
Working across a broad range of surgical specialties
Participating in the consultant on-call roster
Contributing to clinical research and quality improvement
Participating in the review and development of clinical practice
Working collaboratively with surgeons, physicians, nursing and allied health teams
Contributing to the continued development of regional anaesthetic services
Supporting a high standard of patient-centred care
There may also be opportunities to work across the wider regional health network.
Clinical Scope The position provides excellent clinical variety and would suit an Anaesthetist who enjoys a broad practice.
Experience Across




General surgery
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics
Paediatrics
Emergency surgery
Elective surgery
Experience In Thoracic And Vascular Anaesthesia Would Be Advantageous.
Flexible Working Arrangements
Full time appointments
Sessional appointments
Attractive consultant remuneration
On-call allowances
Excellent work-life balance
About You We Welcome Applications From
FANZCA-qualified Consultant Anaesthetists
Specialists eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA
Rural Generalists with appropriate anaesthetic qualifications and experience
Internationally trained Anaesthetists with comparable specialist qualifications who may be eligible to pursue specialist recognition in Australia
Ideally, you will bring:
Broad Consultant Anaesthetics experience
Confidence managing adult, paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia
Experience across a range of surgical specialties
Strong clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement
Previous regional or rural experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.
International Medical Graduates Internationally trained Anaesthetists with appropriate specialist qualifications are encouraged to enquire.




Candidates who may be eligible for Australian specialist recognition can be supported through the relevant AHPRA and specialist college assessment pathways.
Sante Recruitment can provide guidance regarding the Australian registration and specialist recognition process.
The Lifestyle If you're looking for more space, less traffic and more time outside work regional Victoria offers an outstanding alternative to metropolitan practice.
The Region Provides
National parks and beautiful natural landscapes
Hiking and cycling
Wineries and local produce
Excellent cafés and restaurants
Outdoor recreational activities
Welcoming regional communities
Shorter commute times
More affordable housing than Melbourne
Excellent schools and family facilities
And importantly, you won't feel isolated.
Melbourne remains accessible for weekends and city visits, while major regional centres are within comfortable driving distance, providing access to additional shopping, dining, education, sporting facilities and specialist services.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Consultant Anaesthetist position
Regional Victoria
Full-time or sessional options
Attractive consultant remuneration
On-call allowances
Broad adult, paediatric & obstetric practice
Elective & emergency surgery
Thoracic & Vascular Experience Highly Regarded
Supportive multidisciplinary team
Regional health network opportunities
Clinical research & quality improvement
FANZCA specialists encouraged
Rural Generalists considered
Internationally trained specialists encouraged
Excellent work-life balance
Easy access to Melbourne and major regional centres
All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
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📌 Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist | Regional Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Melbourne