Medical Specialist - Anaesthesia
MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE
Exciting Career Opportunities in Anaesthetics and Perioperative Medicine
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking experienced specialist(s) anaesthetists to join the Department of Anaesthetics, Perioperative Medicine, and Pain Medicine as a Fixed-Term Fractional Specialist (Anaesthetics) for 6 - 12 months, with appointmments available up to 1 FTE.
The role provides opportunities across anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, including clinical responsibilities within the Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) and within the High Acuity Team (HAT), supporting the care of patients undergoing complex cancer surgery.
Join Australia’s leading cancer centre dedicacted to cancer, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment recognised for innovation, research, and excellence in perioperative medicine.
Apply now to contribute to world-class cancer care while advancing your practice in a department at the forefront of perioperative medicine.
Hiring Manager: Professor Bernhard Riedel
Contact Number: 8559 5000
Email: bernhard.riedel@petermac.org
Applications Close: 15 July 2026
Position Summary
The position is responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to Peter Mac patients including perioperative services (preoperative assessment/clinics, high acuity & pain service).
Enterprise Agreement
Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
Classification or Salary Range
HN15-HN59
Immunisation Risk Category
Key Relationships
| Internal | • Division of Cancer Surgery • Patients and their Carers |
| External | • Other healthcare providers • Universities and professional bodies |
Education
Skills
• Medical Qualifications and registered with the Medical Board of Victoria
• FANZCA
• Appropriate clinical experience
• Currency in ARC ALS2 provider certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with EPIC
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Key Accountabilities
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1. Anaesthetic, Periop & Pain Services
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3. Professional Development
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Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
- We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.