2027 Provisional Fellow Anaesthesia
- Limited Term, Full Time
- Various Eastern Health sites
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Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
About the role
Eastern Health is inviting applications for the position of Provisional Fellow in Anaesthesia, commencing in February 2027. Positions are offered for 6 months by default, but 12 months will be considered.
Provisional Fellow positions are based at Box Hill Hospital but may occasionally involve working at other Eastern Health sites providing acute surgical services (Maroondah and Angliss Hospitals).
Provisional Fellows in Anaesthesia work under appropriate supervision to provide suitable anaesthesia for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
- Vascular
- ENT
- Thoracics
- Upper GI and Hepatobiliary
- Colorectal
- Orthopaedics
- Plastics and Reconstructive
- Urology
- Obstetrics
- Gynaecology (including Gynaecological Oncology)
- Paediatric Surgery
Provisional Fellows are also involved in other services provided by the Department of Anaesthesia at Box Hill Hospital, including:
- Anaesthesia outside the Operating Suite (e.g. Interventional Radiology and Cardiology)
- Obstetric Analgesia
- Acute Pain Management
- Airway Management and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- Pre-Admission Clinic
Provisional Fellows are required to co-ordinate a non-clinical portfolio while working at Box Hill Hospital. Current non-clinical portfolios managed by Provisional Fellows include:
- Coordination of Morbidity and Mortality Meetings
- Coordination of Trainee Welfare and Mentoring programmes (Trainee Representative role)
- Medical Education (e.g. assisting trainees with exam preparation and running educational workshops)
- Participation in Department Audit and/or Research activities
- Participation in Peri-operative MDT meetings
Eastern Health follows the relevant AMA Doctors in Training employment agreement, as well as providing salary packaging facilities. Provisional Fellows are entitled to 5 weeks’ annual leave.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
- Mentor and Shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly & supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to Private Health Insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
- Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
- Advertising may end before the closing date.
- We do not accept recruitment agency application
If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.
Contact Person: Dr Tarin Ward / Dr Sarah Lee
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Email: [email protected]
Applications Close: 7 Jun 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469.
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