Procedural sedation
Perioperative medicine
Procedural services
Professional development support
Consultant Anaesthetist – Perioperative & Pain Medicine
South-West Victoria | Coastal Regional Practice
FANZCA | Broad Surgical Caseload | Perioperative & Pain Medicine | Regional Lifestyle
Sante Recruitment is seeking a
Consultant Anaesthetist
to join a growing regional anaesthesia service in South-West Victoria.
This is an excellent opportunity for an anaesthetist seeking a
broad and wide-ranging clinical workload
, with the flexibility to develop a subspecialty interest in
pain medicine or perioperative anaesthesia
.
You will join a collaborative specialist team providing high-quality anaesthetic care across a diverse surgical program while contributing to the development of sustainable specialist services in regional Victoria.
The Opportunity
The department provides anaesthesia across a broad perioperative caseload, including:
General surgery
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Emergency surgery
Procedural sedation
Perioperative medicine
Acute pain management
The role provides the opportunity to develop your professional interests while maintaining a broad general anaesthetic practice.
You will work closely with surgeons, physicians, nursing and allied health teams to support
safe perioperative pathways, acute pain management and ongoing surgical service growth
across the region.
There Are Also Opportunities To Contribute To
Clinical leadership
Service development
Quality improvement and clinical governance
Teaching and supervision
Development of perioperative models of care
Expansion of pain management services
Develop Your Subspecialty Interest
This position is particularly attractive to an anaesthetist interested in developing expertise in:
Pain Medicine
Contribute to acute pain management and the ongoing development of regional pain services.
Perioperative Anaesthesia
Help develop contemporary perioperative pathways and enhanced models of care supporting a growing surgical service.




The service values specialists who are keen to build a long-term regional practice and contribute to the sustainability and growth of specialist healthcare outside metropolitan centres.
The Facility
This major regional referral hospital provides healthcare to a catchment of
more than 110,000 people across South-West Victoria
.
The health service manages
more than 30,000 emergency presentations annually
and supports a broad surgical program including:
Orthopaedics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
General Surgery
Emergency Surgery
Procedural services
Continued investment in surgical infrastructure and perioperative care is expanding specialist services and creating further opportunities for consultant anaesthetists.
What's On Offer
Coastal regional location with an excellent work–life balance
Affordable living compared with metropolitan centres
Broad and varied anaesthetic caseload
Opportunity to develop a Pain Medicine or Perioperative Anaesthesia interest
Supportive specialist anaesthesia team
Opportunities for clinical leadership and service development
Teaching opportunities with anaesthetic trainees, junior doctors and medical students
Professional development support
CME/study leave
Relocation assistance
Opportunity to establish a long-term specialist career in regional Victoria
The Lifestyle
Located on Victoria's spectacular
South-West Coast
, this region offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and coastal living.
Enjoy
Beautiful beaches and renowned surf coastline
National parks and spectacular natural landscapes
Coastal walking and outdoor recreation
Fertile agricultural country and excellent local produce
Strong community connections
Excellent schooling options




A relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle
Access to Melbourne when required
It's the opportunity to build a rewarding specialist career while enjoying the space, community and lifestyle that regional Victoria offers.
About You
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist who is committed to clinical excellence and interested in contributing to the continued development of regional specialist services.
You Will Have
FANZCA, or be nearing completion of Fellowship
Eligibility for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
Broad clinical experience across general and emergency anaesthesia
An interest in developing a subspecialty practice in Pain Medicine or Perioperative Anaesthesia
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
An interest in teaching, mentoring and service development
International Specialists
Internationally trained specialists are encouraged to enquire.
Candidates who are eligible for the
AHPRA Specialist Pathway
, with an
ANZCA interview date or Substantially Comparable outcome
, are welcome to discuss the opportunity with Sante Recruitment.
Why Apply Through Sante Recruitment?
Sante Recruitment specialises in connecting specialist doctors with high-quality opportunities across Australia.
Our service is
completely FREE for candidates
, and we provide personalised support throughout the recruitment process.
We Can Assist With
Identifying opportunities aligned with your clinical interests and lifestyle
Preparing and submitting your application
Liaising directly with the health service
Interview coordination
AHPRA and specialist registration guidance
Relocation support
Supporting international specialists through the Australian recruitment process
Apply Now
If you're an Anaesthetist looking for
broad clinical exposure, the opportunity to develop a Pain Medicine or Perioperative interest, and a genuine coastal lifestyle
, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.
For a confidential discussion, contact Sante Recruitment today.

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