EOI – Anaesthetists for On-Call Work (Private Hospital | Melbourne)

Job description

•    Contingency-only overnight roster at a major Melbourne private hospital — no daytime backfill or unnecessary call-ins.
•    Attractive fixed rates ($1,500 midweek | $3,000 weekends) plus full billing rights retained for any weekend cases.
•    Fully supported environment with 24/7 ICU and ED — you'll never be working alone.

We are partnering with a major private hospital in Melbourne (300+ beds) to help them establish a Contingent Anaesthetics On-Call Roster, with services commencing from 1st October 2025.
This is a flexible opportunity for anaesthetists interested in picking up overnight, emergency-only work, with the ability to plan shifts well in advance.

Shift Details:

•    Monday to Thursday: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM (12 hours)
•    Weekends (Friday 6:00 PM to Monday 6:00 AM): 24-hour blocks
•    Slight flexibility around start times to accommodate any daytime list overruns. Daytime anaesthetics service will cover any delays.

Location & Accommodation:

•    Anaesthetists must be in Melbourne or nearby.
•    Accommodation can be arranged if required.

Coverage Responsibilities:

•    Emergency Anaesthetics Only for: Orthopaedics, Plastics, Urology, and General Surgery.
•    Obstetrics and Cardio-Thoracic have their own rosters.
•    On average, call-ins occur once every six nights.
•    Weekend day lists may include urgent cases (typically 2–7) which cannot be delayed until Monday.
•    Doctors retain full billings for these cases.

Hospital Support:

•    The hospital is fully equipped with a 24/7 ICU and ED.
•    Emergency Department manages the majority of overnight presentations – anaesthetists will never be expected to operate unsupported.
•    This is purely a contingency service and will not be used to backfill daytime rosters.

Remuneration:

•    Midweek (12-hour shift): $1,500
•    Weekend (24-hour shift): $3,000
In addition to the above, doctors retain their own billings. While this may be minimal midweek, there is potential upside for weekend coverage where urgent lists are run.

Next Steps:

We are currently gathering Expressions of Interest from anaesthetists who would like to be considered for this roster. This is a great opportunity to secure flexible after-hours work at a well-supported private hospital, with clear expectations and fair compensation.
Please register your interest and availability. Rostering is underway now for the upcoming October launch and beyond.