🩺 Now Hiring: Specialist Anaesthetist | Melbourne Region, Australia
📍 Location: Melbourne & surrounding areas, Victoria
📅 Start Date: Flexible
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time
💼 Salary: Up to £275,000 / $500,000 AUD per year (depending on experience)
🏥 Setting: Established network of leading public hospitals
🌟 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Specialist Anaesthetist to join a high-performing hospital network in Melbourne. This is an opportunity to practice across a diverse caseload of elective and emergency procedures, working in state-of-the-art operating theatres alongside highly skilled surgical teams.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering safe and effective anaesthesia services, contributing to perioperative medicine, pain management, and critical care. This position offers excellent professional support, strong peer collaboration, and a clear pathway for career progression within Australia’s respected healthcare system.
🔍 Role Highlights
* Varied Scope: Exposure to elective, emergency, and high-complexity surgical cases
* Team Environment: Work alongside multi-specialty consultants in a collegial setting
* Modern Facilities: Access to advanced anaesthetic technology and integrated care pathways
* Flexibility: Structured rostering designed to promote work-life balance
* Career Growth: Opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and leadership roles
✅ Candidate Requirements
* Fellowship or specialist qualification in Anaesthesia (e.g. FANZCA or recognised international equivalent)
* Eligible for AHPRA Specialist Registration (full support provided for international applicants)
* Demonstrated expertise in perioperative and critical care management
* Strong commitment to patient safety, teamwork, and continuous professional development
* Internationally trained anaesthetists (UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa) are encouraged to apply
🎁 Benefits & Lifestyle
* Attractive Salary Package: Up to $500,000 AUD annually, with additional allowances and benefits
* Professional Development: Access to CME, training grants, and hospital-supported research projects
* Relocation Support: Guidance with AHPRA, visa sponsorship, and settlement for you and your family
* Family-Friendly Living: Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities, offering:
* Excellent international and local schools
* Vibrant cultural, sporting, and dining scene
* Easy access to world-class beaches, vineyards, and the Great Ocean Road
* A safe, welcoming environment for families and professionals
🌍 Why Melbourne?
Melbourne combines outstanding professional opportunities with an unparalleled lifestyle. Whether you’re seeking academic collaboration, teaching opportunities, or simply a better work-life balance, Victoria offers a unique mix of urban sophistication and natural beauty.
Imagine finishing a rewarding week in the operating theatre, then enjoying a weekend at the coast, in the wine country, or exploring Melbourne’s thriving arts and café culture.
📩 Interested?
Contact maria@advantage-ms.com or send a direct message to discuss the role, eligibility, and next steps.