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

Join a supportive specialist team and enjoy an outstanding regional lifestyle in beautiful Gippsland.

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join our growing medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career in a modern regional health service, delivering high-quality anaesthetic care across elective and emergency services while enjoying genuine work-life balance.

Working alongside experienced surgeons, physicians and multidisciplinary teams, you'll have the opportunity to practise across a broad and varied case mix, contribute to teaching and mentoring, and help shape the future of healthcare in regional Victoria.

Why Join Central Gippsland Health?

• Competitive remuneration under the Victorian Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement (Specialist Years 1–9)
• Salary packaging to maximise your take-home pay
• Diverse and rewarding clinical practice across elective and emergency services
• Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for teaching, mentoring and professional development
• Modern facilities with a broad range of surgical specialties
• Excellent work-life balance in a thriving regional community
• Easy access to beaches, lakes, wineries, national parks and Melbourne

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health is the major provider of acute, aged care and community health services across the Wellington Shire, caring for more than 42,000 people while delivering specialist services throughout East Gippsland.

Our services include:

• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Intensive Care and Coronary Care Unit
• Operating theatres and Day Procedure Unit
• Oncology and Renal Dialysis services
• Acute medical and surgical services
• Rehabilitation and community health programs

Our Medical Services Division is supported by experienced specialists, junior doctors and physician trainees, creating a collaborative environment committed to clinical excellence, education and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide high-quality anaesthetic care across elective and emergency surgical services, working closely with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff and allied health professionals to deliver safe, patient-centred care.

You will participate in a 24/7 on-call roster alongside the Head of Anaesthetics and Director of Medical Services, providing emergency anaesthetic services and critical care support across the organisation.

This role offers a broad scope of practice across:

• Elective surgery
• Emergency surgery
• Obstetrics
• Day surgery
• Procedural sedation
• Critical care support
• Perioperative medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based anaesthetic care before, during and after surgery and medical procedures
• Provide perioperative anaesthetic services across surgical, medical, obstetric and diagnostic procedures
• Participate in emergency anaesthetic and trauma services
• Provide airway management, intubation and vascular access expertise
• Support Medical Emergency Team (MET) and Code Blue responses
• Assist with intensive care management when required
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical governance activities

About You

You will be an experienced Anaesthetist who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Essential requirements include:

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), or eligibility as assessed by ANZCA
• Demonstrated expertise in contemporary anaesthetic practice
• Experience in critical care medicine
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to teaching, clinical excellence and continuous improvement

What We Offer

At Central Gippsland Health, we value our people and support them to thrive professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site staff parking
• Professional development and continuing education
• Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to teach and mentor junior clinicians
• A welcoming and inclusive workplace
• An exceptional regional lifestyle with affordable housing and easy access to Melbourne

Apply Now

To apply, please submit:

• Your current resume
• A cover letter
• A statement addressing the mandatory selection criteria outlined in the Position Description

For a copy of the Position Description or further information, please contact the Human Resources team on (03) 5143 8530 or email hradmin@cghs.com.au.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Tamara Berry on (03) 5143 8700.

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

Central Gippsland Health is committed to creating a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities.

About Sale

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.

CGH is 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.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).

 Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.

CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

 CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.