Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) offers an excellent opportunity for ACEM trainees to undertake a dedicated 6-month Anaesthetics rotation, with exposure to both elective and emergency surgical lists.

For suitable candidates, 12-month contracts may be considered, incorporating a 6-month Emergency Medicine term.

Our Emergency Department sees approximately 27,000 presentations per year, with a 20% admission rate. We are a Tier 2, non-major referral site, accredited for 24 months of ACEM training, including the paediatric logbook (over 5,000 paediatric cases annually).

As a regional trauma centre, we manage a wide range of presentations, including major trauma from road,

farm, and industrial incidents. Our growing list of supporting specialties includes:

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Psychiatry
• Intensive Care
• Plastics
• Orthopaedics
• Geriatrics
• General Surgery and Medicine

Our team is supported not only by FACEMs but also by consultants with expertise in sports medicine, GP anaesthetics, and nurse practitioners. You'll experience a wide variety of presentations across all levels of acuity.

Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (86 hours per fortnight), Fixed term
• Rotation Dates:
• 2 February 2026 – 2 August 2026
• 3 August 2026 – 31 January 2027
• Location: Warrnambool Campus, you may be required to travel to other campuses
• Classification: Commensurate with experience
• Salary Range: $129,000 - $175,000 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

• Holds a current Registration Certificate of the Medical Practitioners Board of Australia.
• Meets requirements for Basic Physician Training in General Medicine.
• Is committed to providing safe, high quality patient care.
• Is committed to working in an interdisciplinary team including seeking advice when necessary.
• Has a commitment to ongoing learning and self-development

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 5 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Doctors in Training (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au