Service Medical Director, Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

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About the Role:

Monash Health is seeking an accomplished leader to oversee the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

The Service Medical Director will:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership, ensuring safe, effective, and reliable service delivery across all Monash Health sites.
• Collaborate with key programs and departments including Radiology, Women's & Newborn, Children's, Victorian Heart Hospital, Emergency and Intensive Care, and Jessie McPherson Private Hospital.
• Deliver expert guidance in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management in partnership with surgical and medical specialists and the broader multidisciplinary team.
• Partner with the Surgical Program Leadership Team, Heads of Unit, and other clinical leaders to advance quality, safety, and patient experience.
• Maintain strategic oversight of performance, driving excellence in outcomes, service standards, and workforce capability.

Key Result Areas:

• Ensure the Department operates efficiently, meeting clinical, operational, and financial targets.
• Deliver patient-centred anaesthetic services across planned, emergency, and perioperative settings, including pre-admission, post-anaesthetic, and procedural areas (endoscopy and dental).
• Drive continuous improvement, service redesign, and workforce development aligned to Monash Health's evolving needs.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and contribute directly to patient care.
• Strengthen research, education, and training within the Department, supporting both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Embody and promote Monash Health's Vision, Purpose, and Values through excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the future of anaesthesia and perioperative medicine across one of Victoria's largest and most progressive health networks.

For further information, please contact Program Medical Directors Alan Saunder via alan.saunder@monashhealth.org or Jane Fox via Jane.Fox@monashhealth.org

Position description can be found here 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ 

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 3 December 2025