Consultant Anaesthetist | Major Regional Referral Service | $230m Redevelopment
The Opportunity
A permanent Consultant Anaesthetist opportunity is available within the primary regional health service for a large Victorian catchment of approximately 150,000 people.
Following a $230m redevelopment, this expanded referral hospital now operates with significantly increased inpatient, ICU and emergency capacity. You will provide anaesthetic care across elective and emergency services, with involvement in peri-operative medicine, pain management, education and service leadership.
This is a modern regional service offering clinical depth, infrastructure investment and long-term stability.
The Hospital
This major regional referral hospital functions as the central provider for surrounding communities and delivers comprehensive acute and specialist services.
Five-storey inpatient expansion
64 additional inpatient beds
10-bed Intensive Care Unit
12-bed maternity unit
44-point Emergency Department
The Anaesthesia Department supports varied trauma, emergency and elective caseloads within a collaborative consultant-led model.
The service is accredited for 52 weeks of ANZCA training, reflecting a strong supervision and teaching culture.
Why Consider This Role
Primary regional referral centre exposure
Modern infrastructure following major redevelopment
ANZCA accredited training environment (52 weeks)
Broad elective and emergency caseload
Visa support and ANZCA supervision pathways where applicable
For interstate or international applicants, the registration and transition pathway can be clearly structured to ensure transparency throughout the process.
The Location
Based in a well-established regional city, the area offers strong schooling options, open space and a vibrant sporting and cultural community, with practical access to metropolitan centres.
Requirements
Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA) or nearing completion
Minimum 12 months recent Consultant Anaesthetist experience
International Medical Graduates:
Eligible for recognised ANZCA pathway (including Competent Authority)
ANZCA interview confirmed
Assessed as substantially comparable
Visa pathways available
About JPS Medical Recruitment
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