2026 Anaesthetics Registrar

Work in an environment that offers: 

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• A strong attitude to teaching and learning
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position 

Job Reference: 2616

Position Title: 2026 Anaesthetics Registrar 
Classification: HM25-HM30
Salary per hour (exc. super): as per award
Hours per fortnight: 86 (inclusive of 10 hours training time)
Employment Status: 12-month full time Registrar position commencing February 2026 (2 positions available). 

Closing date: 27/07/2025

We are seeking two Anaesthetic Registrars to join our team of approximately 12 registrars and 20 specialist anaesthetists, delivering anaesthesia services across a broad range of surgical specialties to a large regional catchment.

The role will involve both in-hours and after-hours support to operating theatres, including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Thoracics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Urology, Dental, Paediatrics, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and some Cardiology/Cath Lab work. In addition to anaesthetic support, registrars will contribute to the provision of obstetric analgesia, perioperative medicine, and acute pain services.

Bendigo Health is accredited for all phases of ANZCA training (Introductory, Basic, and Advanced Training), for up to 24 months of accredited time. These positions are best suited to independent registrars seeking an Advanced Training post, but may also be offered to exceptional candidates wishing to join at the Introductory Training level. Please note, however, that these roles are not currently part of the Victorian Anaesthetic Training Scheme (VATS) and will be offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision of Excellent Care. Every Person, Every Time.

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

Your New Division

The Clinical Operations Division encompasses acute, allied health, cancer and mental health services.  We provide a wide range of general medical, surgical and specialty services including but not limited to; Oncology, Cardiology, Renal, Emergency, Women’s and Children’s, Critical Care, Specialist Clinics, Cancer Clinics and Mental Health Services. Our Allied Health teams provide a diverse range of programs and person centred care in inpatient, outpatient, community, home and residential care settings.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact us by email at jmorecruitment@bendigohealth.org.au to arrange a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE 

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