Consultant Anaesthetist

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Consultant Anaesthetist 

Excellent benefits, including salary packaging

• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for teaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive team

About Us

Central Gippsland Health Service (CGHS) is the leading provider of health and residential aged care services in the Wellington Shire, serving a population of over 42,000 and offering specialist services to the East Gippsland region.

Operating across Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield, CGHS provides a range of acute, aged care, and community health services, including a 24/7 Emergency Department, oncology, dialysis, and surgical services.

Our Medical Services Division includes specialties such as ICU/CCU, cardiology, oncology, and respiratory medicine. The division is supported by experienced consultants, as well as junior medical staff, including physician trainees on rotation.

About the Role

The Consultant Anaesthetist provides anaesthetic services for a range of elective surgical specialities for the population of Central and Eastern Gippsland and operates within a multidisciplinary team. They provide services across inpatient, perioperative and emergency settings. 

In conjunction with the Head of Unit Anaesthetics and Director Medical Services, the position holder participates in a 24/7 roster to provide emergency services including; anaesthetic services for emergency surgery, procedural expertise (e.g Intubation and vascular access) and support for CCU and resuscitation services such as a Medical Emergency Team (MET) and Code Blue calls.

Classification: Specialist Year (1–9)
Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) Enterprise Agreement 2022–2026

Key Responsibilities

• To provide safe and high-quality patient care before, during and after surgery and medical procedures.

  • Provision of perioperative and operative anaesthetic services for patients having surgical, medical, obstetric or investigational procedures, including continuous monitoring during such procedures.
  • In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, management of the work of the day surgery unit, in particular the anaesthesia component.
  • Acute resuscitation services for medical, surgical and trauma emergencies, including retrieval services. 
  • Assistance with the intensive care management of patients, when needed.

About You

Mandatory Requirements:

• Registered or registrable medical qualifications with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetics (or assessment by the college that the position holder is suitable for the position)

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Expertise in Anaesthetist 
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, teaching, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in critical care medicine
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
• Supportive Work Environment: Inclusive and welcoming team culture.
• Well-being Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, staff parking, and more.

Application Process

Please include the following with your application:

• Resume and cover letter.
• A statement addressing the mandatory job requirements outlined in the position description.

To obtain a copy of the position description, please reach out to the HR team at 03 5143 8530 or hradmin@cghs.com.au

For questions regarding the position, contact Tamara Berry at 03 5143 8700 or tam•••••••••@cghs.com.au

Note: All appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Certificate and a Working with Children Check.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

At CGHS, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, safe, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.