Rarely does an opportunity arise to lead a department where your clinical expertise, leadership and vision can leave a lasting legacy.
Mildura Base Public Hospital is seeking an accomplished Specialist Anaesthetist to join the executive medical leadership team as

Director of Anaesthesia, providing strategic direction for a growing perioperative service that supports a vast regional catchment across north-west Victoria and beyond.

This is far more than a clinical leadership role. It is an opportunity to build services, develop future specialists, influence strategic decision-making and help shape the future of healthcare for an entire region.
Why This Role Stands Apart Many metropolitan leadership positions come with established systems and limited capacity to drive meaningful change.

In Mildura, you will have the opportunity to:

- Lead a highly respected Anaesthesia Department
- Influence the future direction of perioperative and procedural services
- Work closely with executive leadership and key clinical stakeholders
- Develop workforce capability and succession planning strategies
- Mentor the next generation of medical professionals
- Create a tangible and lasting impact on regional healthcare delivery

For the right candidate, this role offers a level of professional influence often unavailable in larger metropolitan hospitals.
The Opportunity You will provide strategic and clinical leadership across anaesthetic services while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.

Responsibilities include:

- Department leadership and medical workforce development
- Clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
- Perioperative service planning and innovation
- Recruitment,



mentoring and professional development of staff
- Collaboration with surgical, procedural and executive teams
- Supporting teaching, research and education activities

About You:

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative leader who brings:

- FANZCA or recognised equivalent specialist qualification
- Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
- Demonstrated leadership experience within Anaesthesia and Perioperative Services
- A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care
- Strong communication, mentoring and stakeholder engagement skills
- A vision for developing high-performing medical teams

Why Mildura?

Mildura offers a lifestyle many doctors spend years trying to achieve.
Imagine finishing a day's work and being minutes from the Murray River, world-renowned wineries, restaurants, sporting facilities and a welcoming community.

Enjoy:

- Affordable housing and exceptional value compared with metropolitan centres
- Excellent schools and family-friendly living
- Direct flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide
- A vibrant food, wine and outdoor lifestyle
- A strong sense of community and qualified respect

This is an opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career without sacrificing quality of life.

Join a Health Service Where Leadership Matters This role would suit an established Director, Deputy Director, Clinical Lead or experienced Specialist Anaesthetist ready to step into a significant leadership position and make a meaningful contribution to regional healthcare.

Confidential enquiries welcome Stella Koutsantonis
Connecting the Docs
Contact: 0412 882 555
Email: [email protected]

Apply Now Lead a service. Influence a community. Leave a legacy.

📌 Director of Anaesthesia | Mildura
🏢 Connecting the Docs
📍 Mildura