Staff Anaesthetist

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Anaesthesia department

Anaesthesia services are provided by the Department of Anaesthesia at both the Austin and Repat sites, with the department based on Level 2 of the Austin Tower. The department includes a diverse team of medical, nursing, and administrative staff, and supports anaesthesia across 11 theatres, 2 endoscopy suites, and 2 procedure rooms in the Harold Stokes building, as well as in Radiology and the Cardiology Cath Lab.

The Repatriation Campus houses the Surgery Centre, an elective surgery facility with 8 theatres and independent anaesthesia leadership, although administrative support comes from the Austin Campus.It is recognised that an anaesthesia department at a teaching hospital needs a wider range of skills than any one anaesthetist could have. Therefore, each individual anaesthetist will need to bring their own set of skills which will complement those of others and enable the department to cover all contingencies and provide a comprehensive service. No individual anaesthetist can be expected to be proficient in every area of modern anaesthesia. 

About the role 

Consultant Anaesthetists are expected to provide high level aesthetic services within their approved scope of clinical practice. As all anaesthetists are expected to be able to provide routine anaesthesia services and cover “on call” after hours, a minimum level of expertise and set of skills is necessary.

• Hours per week: 113.75 hours available to be split between applicants
• Employment status: Full-time or Fractional (fractions lower than 30hrs will be offered as VMO)
• Employment period: Ongoing

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA
• Current Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
• Appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Anaesthesia, Sub-specialty interests strongly encouraged
• Commitment to high quality patient care
• Commitment and ongoing activity in research and/or clinical audit activities
• Involvement in teaching and training of medical, technical, and nursing staff, including at undergraduate and post-graduate level

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Dr Raymond Hu, Deputy Director of Staffing, Staff Anaesthetist at raymond.hu@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Wednesday 24 June 2026