Job Description
Consultant Anaesthetist Regional Victoria Flexible Full time or Sessional | Attractive Remuneration + On-Call Allowances | Exceptional Lifestyle
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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.
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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.
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The Role As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide high-quality anaesthetic services across a broad range of clinical presentations and specialties.
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Your Responsibilities Will Include
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Providing anaesthetic care for adult, paediatric and obstetric patients
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Managing elective and emergency surgical cases
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Working across a broad range of surgical specialties
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Participating in the consultant on-call roster
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Contributing to clinical research and quality improvement
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Participating in the review and development of clinical practice
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Working collaboratively with surgeons, physicians, nursing and allied health teams
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Contributing to the continued development of regional anaesthetic services
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Supporting a high standard of patient-centred care
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There may also be opportunities to work across the wider regional health network.
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Clinical Scope The position provides excellent clinical variety and would suit an Anaesthetist who enjoys a broad practice.
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Experience Across
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General surgery
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Orthopaedics




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Obstetrics
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Paediatrics
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Emergency surgery
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Elective surgery
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Experience In Thoracic And Vascular Anaesthesia Would Be Advantageous.
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Flexible Working Arrangements
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Full-time appointments
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Sessional appointments
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Attractive consultant remuneration
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On-call allowances
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Excellent work-life balance
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About You We Welcome Applications From
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FANZCA-qualified Consultant Anaesthetists
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Specialists eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA
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Rural Generalists with appropriate anaesthetic qualifications and experience
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Internationally trained Anaesthetists with comparable specialist qualifications who may be eligible to pursue specialist recognition in Australia
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Ideally, you will bring:
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Broad Consultant Anaesthetics experience
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Confidence managing adult, paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia
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Experience across a range of surgical specialties
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Strong clinical decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
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Commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement
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Previous regional or rural experience is advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.
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International Medical Graduates Internationally trained Anaesthetists with appropriate specialist qualifications are encouraged to enquire.
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Candidates who may be eligible for Australian specialist recognition can be supported through the relevant AHPRA and specialist college assessment pathways.
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Sante Recruitment can provide guidance regarding the Australian registration and specialist recognition process.
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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.
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The Region Provides
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National parks and beautiful natural landscapes
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Hiking and cycling
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Wineries and local produce
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Excellent cafés and restaurants
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Outdoor recreational activities
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Welcoming regional communities
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Shorter commute times
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More affordable housing than Melbourne
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Excellent schools and family facilities
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And importantly, you won't feel isolated.
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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.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Consultant Anaesthetist position
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Regional Victoria
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Full-time or sessional options
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Attractive consultant remuneration
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On-call allowances
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Broad adult, paediatric & obstetric practice
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Elective & emergency surgery
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Thoracic & Vascular Experience Highly Regarded
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Supportive multidisciplinary team
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Regional health network opportunities
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Clinical research & quality improvement
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FANZCA specialists encouraged
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Rural Generalists considered
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Internationally trained specialists encouraged
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Excellent work-life balance
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Easy access to Melbourne and major regional centres
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All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

📌 Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist | Regional Victoria
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Victoria