2026 Anaesthetic Provisional Fellow

• Location: Footscray and Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until January 2027)
• Salary: HM25-30 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Western Health is seeking Anaesthetic Advanced Trainees and Provisional Fellows for a fixed-term appointment commencing on the 3rd of August 2026 and concluding on 31st of January 2027.

The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine at Western Health provides services for more than 30,000 Surgical procedures and more than 6,500 deliveries a year. With the exception of Cardiac, all surgical specialties are represented. In addition, the Anaesthetic Department runs a busy acute and chronic pain service, teaching program and is actively involved in ongoing research and audit.

The Department employs 36 Registrars at any one time - rotating through the North Western and Southern Rotational Programs and Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine Training Schemes.

The Department has training positions available for provisional fellows and/or anaesthesia trainees not affiliated with a Victorian rotational training program. We employ 4 provisional fellows and 8 advanced anaesthetic registrars with a minimum of 24 months accredited experience in anaesthesia in Australia or Overseas.

Aside from general fellowships we offer streams including:

• Principle & Welfare Fellowship
• Obstetric Fellowship
• Perioperative Fellowship
• Safety & Quality Fellowship
• Simulation Fellowship: http://whanaesthesia.org/simfellowship/
• Sustainability & Environment Fellowship

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in on-going assessment of competencies via college assessment forms.
• Quality peri-operative care under the supervision of an appropriate specialist. This includes preoperative assessment and preparation, peri-operative planning, anaesthesia, intra and postoperative medical care and pain management.
• Perform anaesthetic, pain management and critical care duties as delegated or allocated by Director or delegated Consultant in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
• Assume responsibility for patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that required clinical procedures are performed with appropriate training and supervision.

About you:

• Hold a MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• Have current medical registration with AHPRA or the ability to gain such registration before commencement of the clinical placement
• Have completed at least two years of anaesthetic training

Note to applicants – please ensure that the following link: https://www.formdesk.com/vats/WHRef is provided to your nominated Referees. They will need to complete this online referee assessment and on completion this will be submitted directly to the Head of Unit.

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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. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.

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?

If you’re passionate about providing high quality clinical care to patients, we’d love to hear from you. 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 11 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information regarding this role, please contact Dr Gareth Symons via Switchboard on Gareth.Symons@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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