• Fixed Term contract (Full-Time 43 hours per week)
• Frankston, Mornington Peninsula & surrounding locations
• Classification: HM25 to HM30 plus super

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

The Team & Role

As a Provisional Fellow in Anaesthesia at Bayside Health (Peninsula Care Group), you will be part of a collaborative and supportive team of approximately 68 Specialist Anaesthetists, 20 accredited ANZCA trainees, 15 anaesthetic RMOs, 4 Acute Pain Clinical Nurse Consultants, 2 Research Nurses and 2 Personal Assistants.  We provide anaesthetic and perioperative care for a broad range of procedural specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, thoracics, urology, vascular, ENT, fasciomax, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatric, gastroenterology, respiratory, radiology, cardiology and ECT. We operate in 19 theatres / anaesthetic locations across two campuses, supporting a busy emergency department, ICU, and delivery suite in addition to elective surgery. 

This fellowship position will only require you to work at Frankston / Frankston Surgical Centre.

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Skills & Experience Required

• Provision of anaesthetic care of adult and paediatric patients in the operating theatres/anaesthetic locations at Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Provision of anaesthetic care of adult and paediatric patients in the operating theatres/anaesthetic locations at Peninsula University Hospital and Frankston Public Surgical Centre, including preoperative and postoperative care
• Support junior trainees in the provision of Acute Pain Service
• Support junior trainees in the provision of Labour Epidural Analgesia in the Birthing Suite (~3000 deliveries/year)
• Provision of care when required in the care of critically unwell patients in the wards or emergency department.
• Participate in quality assurance and other departmental activities such as audits, research and special projects as required
• Participate in wellbeing and welfare support of junior trainees.

As a Provisional Fellow in 2026, in addition to general PFY responsibilities, there will be the opportunity to pursue a specific theme/area of interest and lead/assist with related activities, for example:

• Simulation and Education – Simulation Centre (anaesthetic and non-anaesthetic sessions), in-situ Simulation/teaching in theatre/other critical care areas, Airway Courses, anaesthetic registrar/resident teaching programs, nursing in-services, support for related study or research activities
• Regional Anaesthesia – Rostering to regional-amenable surgical lists and perioperative care, regional anaesthesia teaching, related audit and QA activities, support for related study or research activities
• Perioperative Medicine – Pre-Admission Clinic, Perioperative Medicine/Orthogeriatric ward rounds, protocol and pathway development, support for Periop Med-related study or research
• Anaesthesia Research – Associate investigator role in local single-centre and large multi-centre ANZCA-CTN investigative trials, support for own research ideas
• Anaesthetic Anaphylaxis – Intravenous drug safety challenge clinic, assist with referrals for anaphylaxis clinic, assist with anaphylaxis simulation sessions, support for related study or research
  
  

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Current Permanent Australian Resident or Citizen
• ANZCA PFY Eligibility
• Completed (or expected to complete before commencement) ANZCA Fellowship Exam
• Ability to work dynamically and collaboratively

Benefits

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities
• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders

Next Steps

For role specific information please contact Hedda Robinson on 0404 212 175 heddarobinson@phcn.vic.gov.au or Shivnesh Ram (03) 9784 7443 / Roma Clark (03) 9784 7445

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact JMS Recruitment Team on 03 9784 7325 or medicalrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Peninsula Health Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/

  
Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.   

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/   

*Please refer to Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.  

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.