Staff Anaesthetist

Employment Type -  Permanent Full Time; Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 133 

Job Category - Medical - Specialist

Req Id

• Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria
• Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
• Multiple permanent temporary part time opportunity.

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. 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 more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility 

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint permanent Staff Anaesthetists (various fractions available). The Department consists of Staff, Visiting Consultants, Provisional Fellows and Registrars.

It is expected that you will:

• Have a positive, enthusiastic, team-orientated personality with a strong interest in innovation and development of services and models of care
• Be patient-focused in the provision of high-quality clinical care
• Facilitate and promote a co-operative, multi-disciplinary team approach to all aspects of the service
• Contribute to and value teaching/training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Be actively involved in and supportive of research activities within the department
• Maximise the efficient use of Barwon Health resources, so as to provide optimum care to all patients
• Contribute to audit and other departmental maintenance of standards processes
• Exhibit behaviours that demonstrate respect for colleagues and facilitate good communication within the department and with other departments
• Represent the department within Barwon Health and the wider anaesthetic and medical communities
• Sub-speciality interests are encouraged within the position. Any sub-specialist component will form only part of your total workload
• Excellent pay and conditions will be in accordance with the Barwon Health Staff Anaesthetists' Certified agreement. Participation in the afterhours on-call/recall roster will be required which is remunerated in addition to the base salary

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 and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

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

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.

We encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTIQA+ community members
• People of all gender identities
• People with disability
• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us.

Barwon Health is a child-safe and totally smoke-free workplace. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

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

Contact person: Andrew Iliov

Email:  

Application closing date: 5 November 2025

Position Description

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

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