Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (Fractional)

Bayside Health

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 focused 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.

About the Department

The Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine unit provides anaesthetic services to more than 26,000 patients undergoing surgery and other procedures at the Alfred, Caulfield and Sandringham Hospitals each year, as well as specialist pain and perioperative medicine services.

About the Role

Various positions are available for a Fractional Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine working at The Alfred Hospital with oncall duties at Sandringham Hospital.

Planned start date is 1st February 2027.

Please outline your availability in your covering letter.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicants must be legally qualified practitioners, registered or registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and hold Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
• Demonstrate relevant contemporary knowledge and experience in Anaesthesia.
• Meet Alfred Care Group requirements for credentialing and scope of practice in Anaesthesia.
• Appropriate experience and skills to be able to provide anaesthetic services at Sandringham Hospital.

The successful applicants will be expected to work in a variety of clinical situations, and across multiple campuses of Alfred Health, including The Alfred and Sandringham Hospital. 

Enquiries: Dr Alan Kakos, Deputy Director (Operations), Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine via email [email protected]    

Applications close: Wednesday, 4th November 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.