Anaesthetist (Level 1-3)

Requisition No: 1206
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Surgery Endoscopy Anaesthesia Services
- Program: Surgery
- Department: Anaesthesia, Pain & Perioperative Medicine
- Enterprise Agreement: Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Secto
- Job Function: Medical
- Project:
**Location**:Footscray Hospital
**Employmet Type**: A mix of part-time, full-time, temporary, and ongoing hours may be available based on applicant preference and department needs.
**Salary**:1WA1-1WA3

**About the role**:
The Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine is part of the Division of Surgery, Endoscopy and Anaesthesia. The Department is responsible for the provision of perioperative services for both planned and emergency surgical procedures and supports a broad range of interventional medical specialties.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide high-quality anaesthetic care across a wide range of surgical and medical specialties
- Supervise and support junior medical staff and contribute to their education
- Participate in perioperative planning, patient optimisation, and clinical documentation
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and departmental planning

**About You**:

- Fellow of ANZCA or equivalent qualification recognised by ANZCA
- Strong clinical expertise in anaesthesia and collaborative team approach
- Experience in supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Position Description

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

**Ready to make an impact?**

Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
- If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying._

**Closing date**:11:59pm on 31 July 2025.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.