Anaesthesia Registrar

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Austin Health Full time
  • Full time, fixed term between 03/02/2025 and 01/02/2026
  • Department of Anaesthesia at Austin Health, Victoria
  • Competitive base + salary packaging + super

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 state-wide. We are world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purpose, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the department:

The Department of Anaesthesia is located on Level 2 of the Austin Tower. The Department comprises of 36 full-time Staff Anaesthetists, 72 Visiting Anaesthetists, 23 Anaesthesia Registrars/Fellows, 6 Critical Care HMOs, 4 Research Nurses, 3 Pain Nurses, 4 Anaesthesia Resource Nurses, and 4 Administrative Staff.

The Austin operating theatre complex is situated on Level 2 of the Harold Stokes building and consists of 11 theatres, 2 endoscopy suites and 2 procedure rooms. Anaesthesia is also undertaken in Radiology and in the Cardiology Cath Lab.

Most surgical specialties, except for obstetrics and complex paediatric surgery, are undertaken at the Austin and are covered by the Department. Surgical specialties include thoracic, cardiac, neurosurgery, hepatobiliary, upper GI, colorectal, general, orthopedic, ENT, plastics, maxillofacial, ophthalmology, urology, gynaecology and vascular. The Austin is a state-wide referral center for liver transplantation and spinal injuries.

Austin Health also has a Pain Service encompassing acute and chronic pain.

About the role:

  • To provide anaesthesia services under appropriate supervision by Specialist Anaesthetists as arranged by the Director or delegated Anaesthetist responsible for rosters.
  • To be available to undertake rotational appointments to the hospitals within the North West Training Scheme.
  • To provide Intensive Care services under appropriate levels of supervision whilst on rotation to the Department of Intensive Care.
  • To provide assistance at emergency calls for cardiac arrest, resuscitation and major trauma when other clinical duties permit attendance.
  • To carry out preoperative assessments.
  • To assist in postoperative care including acute pain management according to agreed rosters, including Acute Pain Service ward rounds.
  • To take part in the out of hours on call anaesthesia service according to agreed weekly, monthly and annual rosters.
  • To undertake appropriately supervised clinical anaesthesia in the range of specialties including general surgery, plastics, ENT, gynaecology, urology, orthopedic, ophthalmic, vascular, renal access, neurosurgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery according to agreed roster allocations.
  • To read and become familiar with the contents of the Administration Handbook for the Department of Anaesthesia and the orientation website.
  • To assist in the provision of consultative services provided by the Department.
  • To participate in the formal teaching (tutorial) program of the Department and, when required, to undertake teaching of interns, medical students and nurses.
  • To present for Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Fellowship Examinations in a timely manner.
  • To attend and contribute to Departmental clinical meetings, grand rounds and journal review.
  • To contribute to Department audit by completion of satisfactory anaesthesia records as well as attendance and contribution to audit meetings.
  • To strive to maintain satisfactory clinical and academic performance and to participate in regular (6-monthly) performance review conducted by a panel consisting of a member of the Anaesthesia Executive and the Supervisor(s) of Training.
  • Where appropriate to carry out reviews and investigations relevant to the advancement of the specialty.
  • Other duties as required.

To be successful in this role you must:

  • Be aRegistered Medical Practitioner in Australia.
  • Hold MBBS or equivalent qualification.
  • Have Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (note- eligible applicants will be assisted through this process).

Application Process

Please do not apply on this site but follow the link below.

Application to the Victorian rotational training programs is through a single online application form coordinated by the VATC. The link to the application form is:

Please read the information sheet and Position Description provided for application processes and dates.

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
  • A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
  • Five weeks annual leave
  • Paid conference and exam leave

Inclusion at Austin:

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, and people of any age.

Application instructions:

Please click 'Apply Now' and you will be directed to sign in or register through the Austin Health Careers Site. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager. Please note you will be required to attach copies of the following to your online application:

  • Cover letter
  • Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Three written references
  • Employment History Datasheet (upload as Selection Criteria Response)
  • Working with Children's Check Card


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