Specialist - Anaesthetist

JPS Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Recruitment is seeking a Specialist Anaesthetist to deliver expert anaesthetic care and pain management at a leading regional hospital in Victoria, Australia. You will lead clinically and mentor junior medical staff in a supportive, professional environment.

Located two hours from Melbourne, the region offers a balanced lifestyle while expanding health services. The role involves shaping patient-centred care and collaborating across departments to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold or be eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA.
• At least 12 months recent experience at Consultant Anaesthetist level.
• Fellowship with ANZCA (FANZCA) preferred or soon to hold.
• IMGs to submit ANZCA assessment or show comparability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist anaesthetic care for diverse surgical cases.
• Provide pain management expertise and post-operative care.
• Mentor junior medical staff and support clinical training.
• Contribute to patient-centred service planning.

Skills

Clinical anaesthesia

Pain management

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Fellowship ANZCA (FANZCA)

AHPRA Specialist Registration

ANZCA assessment for IMG

Job description

OpportunityJoin as a Specialist Anaesthetist, delivering exceptional anaesthetic and pain management care at a leading regional hospital. Provide expert clinical support, mentor junior medical staff, and play a key role in shaping patient-centred services in a supportive, professional environment

HospitalThis is the major acute referral hospital for the region, providing a full range of health services including:

• Emergency Medicine
• Surgery
• Medical Specialties
• Women’s and Children’s Services
• Mental Health
• Rehabilitation & Palliative Care
• Community-based health programs

With ongoing expansion and transformation, the hospital is not only the largest employer in the region but also a leader in healthcare innovation and delivery.

Location

Located just two hours from Melbourne, this picturesque region offers a superb lifestyle for doctors moving from overseas. You’ll find:

• Award-winning wineries dating back to the 1860s
• Abundant orchards producing apples, pears, and stone fruits
• Outdoor adventures including Victoria’s longest rail trail and easy access to the Victorian Alps
• Excellent schools, affordable housing, and a welcoming community – perfect for families
• A mild climate and an enviable work-life balance

It’s a place where you can advance your medical career while enjoying the very best of regional Australian living.

The Requirements

One or more of the following:

• Hold or be eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
• At least 12 months recent experience at a Consultant Anaesthetist level
• Hold or soon to holdFellowship with ANZCA (FANZCA)
• All IMG's who areready to submittheir specialist assessment to ANZCA OR have already been assessed by ANZCA and found to be partially or substantially comparable.