Casual Anaesthetic Consultant & Rural General Anaesthetist

Position Title: Anaesthetic Consultant & Rural General Anaesthetist

Employment Status: Casual

Location: Multiple Regional Care Group Sites including: Wonthaggi Hospital, Leongatha Memorial Hospital & Phillip Island Community Hospital

Department: Theatre

Classification: HN16 Dependant on Experience

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Position Summary

As an integral member of the newly formed Bayside Health Network, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on rural and regional healthcare—delivering high-quality anaesthetic care to a rapidly growing community and contributing to service development at a pivotal time. Our state-of-the-art surgical and perioperative facilities, including a modern expansion completed in recent years, support safe practice across low to moderate risk surgery.

We offer an attractive package, including travel allowances and accommodation options for the right candidate, along with opportunities for teaching, leadership, and involvement in quality and service improvement initiatives.

Specialist Anaesthetists are medical specialists, who have completed at least five years of specialist training, and responsible for providing safe anaesthesia to patients for procedures, delivering high quality peri-operative care and representing excellence in professionalism. They are:

An essential and valued member of the Senior Medical Team at Bayside Health;

Responsible for delivering high quality assessment,



treatment and management of patients throughout the peri-operative patient journey.

Responsible for the continuous improvement of Bayside Health clinical services and maintenance of the values and high standards of care expected at Bayside Health.

To report directly to Clinical Director of Anaesthetics and Perioperative Medicine (CDAP), and indirectly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Integral in the supervision, training and development of junior Hospital Medical Officers.

Key duties and responsibilities

To provide high quality casual perioperative anaesthetic services including a focused and clearly documented pre-anaesthetic assessment

To deliver perioperative services in accordance with the professional standards as determined by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA)

Attendance and contribution to the Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinic (PAAC)

When required, respond to Medical Emergency (MET) calls and Code Blues, providing airway assistance where necessary and assist any emergency resuscitation

To assist in the assessment and management of patients within Close Observation Bed (COB)

To review and manage appropriately the post-operative patients within the surgical wards

To provide on-call and after-hours service for emergency surgeries, provision of obstetric analgesia or anaesthesia or to support the management of critically unwell patients within Bayside Health prior to transfer.

When on-call, to be able to attend Wonthaggi Hospital within 20 minutes of the recall

To provide clinical care in accordance within the practitioner’s clinical scope of practice

To uphold the organisational values of Bayside Health

To ensure all documentation is completed to a high standard

To teach and supervise junior hospital medical officers, trainees or other staff members when appropriate

To maintain clear communication with the multidisciplinary team and in the patient-doctor relationship

To attend and contribute to departmental Quality and Assurance activities

To comply with credentialing process determined necessary by Bayside Health





To complete mandatory learning modules as required by Bayside Health

Skills & Experience Required

Alignment with Bayside Health’s WE CARE values

Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Doctor and Specialist Anaesthetist (Australian and Health Practitioner Registration Agency)

Demonstrated relevant clinical background and experience

Experience in obstetric anaesthesia

Demonstrated organisational, interpersonal, consultation, negotiation and interpersonal communication skills

Experience in teaching and mentoring

Valid Police Check

Valid Working with Children Check

Valid professional references

Fellowship with ANZCA (Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists)

Experience working in regional or remote settings

Demonstrated ability and willingness to work across multiple sites

Experience in the supervision, training, or mentoring of medical officers, registrars, or Rural Generalist Anaesthetists

Interest in supporting rural anaesthesia workforce development

Experience in paediatric anaesthesia

Proficiency in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and point-of-care ultrasound

Experience in perioperative medicine or pre-admission assessment

Participation in clinical audit, quality improvement, or clinical governance activities

Research or academic interests relevant to anaesthesia or perioperative care

Take advantage of free onsite parking

Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing

Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)

Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners

Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

The role ceases advertising on 26 November 2026. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.

📌 Casual Anaesthetic Consultant & Rural General Anaesthetist (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Wonthaggi