Job Description
monashhealth.org . Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers . Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. About Monash Doctors To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service. About the Department of Anaesthesia Our department is a culturally diverse, family friendly group focussed on delivering quality anaesthesia to the community. We have an increasing interest in participating in clinical research and offer several exciting opportunities, with exposure to both elective and emergency case load. About the Role: The successful candidate will report to the Director of Anaesthesia The successful candidate will operate in a team-based environment and is expected to exhibit excellent communication skills The successful candidate should be aligned with the broader goals of advancing the interests of the department As Fellow of the Unit you will have a significant responsibility and a complex role Fellows are located at the following Monash Health sites: Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Moorabbin Hospital, Monash Children’s Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre and Casey Hospital. You will be required to: Undertake patient assessment and management in consultation with the treating consultant Provide patient care coordination Offer intern/HMO support, supervision, feedback and teaching Facilitate student interaction and teaching Act as a family member liaison, providing communication and feedback Engage in extensive interaction with the other health professionals, especially, the nursing and allied health staff Demonstrate self-management skills (including time management, accessing education and training and completing college requirements) Provide clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary treating team Demonstrate commitment towards key organisational initiatives Demonstrate compliance with all relevant Monash Health Policies and Procedures About You The successful candidate will have: Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Successful completion of the Second Part Examination in anaesthesia with ANZCA Appropriate health professional tertiary qualifications A working with Children's Certificate The ability to operate in a team-based environment and exhibit good communication skills. A current Drivers Licence Australian working rights. In return we offer: Salary packaging Onsite discounted staff parking Discounted banking (BankVic) Onsite Gym Access to professional development courses and seminars Subspecialty Portfolios: Fellows should expect to gain experience across the broad range of anaesthesia services offered at Monash Health. We are in addition able to offer several subspecialty portfolios - these will allow fellows to pursue an area of clinical interest in addition to their general caseload and in 2027 will include complex airway, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, sim and education, regional anaesthesia, quality and safety, perioperative medicine and upper GI. Please note the cardiac fellowship at Victorian Heart Hospital is via a separate job advertisement and application also found on the Monash careers website. Applications for a general position without a subspecialty portfolio are also welcome for those looking to maximise broad tertiary experience. Please review the position description linked below for more detail on each subspecialty portfolio We ask that in addition to your CV and Cover Letter, you fill out the attached portfolio preference survey form linked below and upload it with your application to indicate a subspecialty portfolio intent if you have one. Referee Request As part of your application, please complete the Monash Health referee request form from the link below at least two (preferably three times) to ensure we receive a minimum of two references. Once you submit the form, an automated request will be sent to each referee. You will receive an email notification when a referee has submitted their reference. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure your referees complete their submissions before the application deadline and reference responses will be considered as part of your application. Many thanks for your interest in an anaesthesia fellowship with Monash Anaesthesia. Further enquiries to explore this opportunity further are welcome at [email protected] and for any administrative queries contact our admin officer Roshy Tillekeratne at [email protected] Position Description can be found here Referee Request Form can be found here Subspecialty Portfolio Intent Survey can be found here Our Culture and Values At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted , Open Minded and All In , enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time . We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Applications close June 8th, 2026.