2026 Accredited Anaesthetics Trainee

Employment Type -  Temporary Full Time

Hours per fortnight - 86 

Job Category - Medical - Registrar

Req Id

• Extend your career with one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Ongoing training and professional development in a supported work environment
• Lifestyle A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

Barwon Health

Formed in 1998, Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Health services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 9,000 staff and more than 1200 volunteers.

About the Facility – Department of Anaesthesia

The Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, currently employs approximately 70 Anaesthetic Consultants and 24 Anaesthetic Registrars. We support 17 operating theatres as well as a number of 'off the floor' locations.

A wide range of Clinical Anaesthetic services are provided including: Regional Anaesthesia and Ultrasound, Obstetric and Paediatric Services, Cardiac Anaesthesia (including Transoesophageal Echocardiography) and a benchmark perioperative service (including CPET). The department has a strong commitment to excellence in clinical, education and research activities and a strong focus on preparing senior trainees for consultant practice.

About the Role – Accredited Anaesthetic Trainee (maternity leave cover)

 Applications are invited for the position of accredited anaesthetic trainee to cover a 12-month maternity leave position from February 2026 to February 2027. 

Applicants must be ANZCA accredited or eligible. 

If you have the qualifications and aptitude along with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving patient care, this may be the role for you

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

About the culture 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

• Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
• Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

To learn more about the region, click here. 

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government )

We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Medical Workforce Unit via email at  noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person:  Dr. Adriana Bibbo
Email: 

Application closing date: 3rd October 2025

Position Description

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

Instructions for Internal Candidates only