Locum Anaesthetists for On-Call Work (Private Hospital | Mornington Peninsula)

Job description

•    Contingency-only overnight roster at a major private hospital in the Mornington Peninsula VIC— 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.

Locum Anaesthetists for On-Call Work (Private Hospital | Mornington Peninsula)

We are partnering with a major private hospital in the Mornington Peninsula (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.
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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.
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Location & Accommodation:

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

To Apply / Register Interest:

If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Glenn Abadilla on 0405 026 215 or glenn@charterhousemedical.com.

If this role is not quite suitable for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, as I am working on several other roles that might be of interest.

Referral Scheme:

Finally, Charterhouse Medical has an exciting referral and loyalty scheme for any friends/colleagues that may be interested in locum opportunities. Please get in touch or visit www.lovetolocum.com.au for more information.