• 2027 Anaesthetics Fellow/Senior Registrar
• Full Time or Part positions available.
• 6 or 12 months, fixed term commencing February 2027 or August 2027
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Women’s is Australia’s leading independent specialist hospital for women dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women of all ages and cultures, and newborn infants. The Women’s serves 80,000 patients annually, delivering more than 7,000 babies. The Women’s is the tertiary referral centre for high-risk obstetric patients in Melbourne and further afield in the state of Victoria and Australia-wide.

The Anaesthesia Department at the Women’s has an international reputation for its clinical care, research and training. Advanced training positions are available for trainees seeking further experience in anaesthesia for obstetrics and gynaecology. Fellowship will focus on high-risk obstetrics & maternal medicine, gynae-oncology and peri-operative medicine. The Women’s provides, among other services, abortion and contraception, assisted reproduction and women's emergency care. Fellows will be involved in multi-disciplinary meetings for care of high-risk patients, the complex care unit and the acute pain service. 

About the role

Fellows/Registrars work a basic 43 hours per week, and shifts include both in-hours and after-hours clinical work. Protected teaching is included within these hours which provides ample opportunity to pursue health informatics, education, audit and research activities. Our department also participates in regular simulation programs with the hospital simulation service for systems testing, quality improvement and education.

Fellows will receive training in a wide variety of skills including difficult neuraxial techniques, obstetric haemorrhage management, cardiac disease in pregnancy and obstetric airway management. Fellows will focus on high-risk obstetrics & maternal medicine, gynae-oncology and peri-operative medicine. The Women’s provides, among other services, abortion and contraception, assisted reproduction and women's emergency care. Fellows will be involved in multi-disciplinary meetings for care of high-risk patients, the complex care unit and the acute pain service. We offer regular complex caesarean section lists and antenatal anaesthetic assessment clinics exclusively to fellows during their term.

Senior registrars will focus on strengthening fundamental skills in advanced obstetric and gynaecological anaesthesia. Volume of practice will emphasize labour ward, emergency theatre, elective caesarean section lists, general gynaecology, abortion services and anaesthetic assessment clinic. Active involvement in departmental education activities is expected. 

About you

Fellow position

• A trainee anaesthetist in the last year of training or equivalent or an anaesthetist in the immediate post-fellowship provisional year.
• An approved trainee of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists at Provisional Fellow (PFY) level.
• We welcome overseas applicants in an approved anaesthetic training scheme in their own country with equivalent fellowship-ready experience

Senior Registrar position

• A trainee anaesthetist with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists who has at least two years of anaesthetic training experience.

• An approved trainee of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists advanced trainee year 1 or 2 (ATY1 or 2) level.

• We welcome overseas applicants in an approved anaesthetic training schemes in their own country with at least three years anaesthetic experience

Additional notes for successful overseas candidates

• An observation period at the start of the term will be applied to determine equivalency to Australian training standards
• Upon completion, candidates will be classified into Senior Registrar or Fellow roles with duties allocated appropriate to individual level

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.  If you have any queries about the position at RWH – please email the Medical Workforce Unit medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

The Classification and Salary scale will be dependent on experience and you will be appointed and in accordance to the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Doctors in Training Agreement 2022-2026.

Please ensure that you download the attached  Referee Assessment Form and have this completed by at least three (3) nominated referees. On completion, this form is to be signed and returned to the below email address directly by the Referee themselves (where possible).

Email: medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Four weeks annual leave (5 weeks if on call)
• Flexible working arrangements 

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Medical Workforce Unit on medical.recruitment@thewomens.org.au

Application closing date: 18 May 2026