The Role: We are seeking a Senior Consultant/Specialist Anaesthetist to join as a Clinical Director of Anaesthetics in a rural setting in a well-supported team.The Clinical Director of Anaesthetics is an administrative role worked in conjunction with clinical duties (0.4 FTE non-clinical / 0.6 FTE clinical).How does the prospect of living in a Mediterranean climate that offers a relaxed country lifestyle and working in a responsive regional health service sound?Surrounded by citrus groves and vineyards, offering endless sunshine, great food/wine, and lots of outdoor fun…………………Attractive Salary package up to $480,000………… Ready access to Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide via direct flights from the regional airport Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team in a positive working environment New state of the art Intensive Care Unit with 8 ICU/HDU beds, it is a Level 1 Teaching Hospital.Affordable living ONLY 1 hour flight from Melbourne and a 4-hour drive from Adelaide NO traffic – short commute times!!BENEFITS include: Free parking on site for all employees Salary Packaging – Pay less tax On-site Café Employee Assistance Programs The Clinical Director of Anaesthetics is a role with leadership and governance responsibilities within the Surgical Services Cluster, aligning safe and high-quality clinical service delivery with strategic direction and values.The Hospital: 172 bed, modern facility, and tertiary teaching hospital.The hospital assists a catchment population of up to 100,000 and provides several Acute Services including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, Intensive Care, Mental Health and Paediatrics.The Location: A modern regional City with metropolitan convenience, rural lifestyle, enjoy living nestled on the Riverbank amid irrigated orchards and vineyards with arid red soil and sand dunes as a backdrop, a real oasis.This regional centre offers residents an enviable lifestyle of cosmopolitan vibrancy and country charm in a Mediterranean climate.Housing remains affordable, parking easy and shopping diverse and plentiful, the region is home to many award-winning eateries, making the most of fresh, locally grown produce including wine-grapes, almonds, pistachios, olives, carrots, asparagus, and citrus fruit.Skills & Qualifications required: Registered with AHPRA with general registration preferred Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA), or ability to gain Fellowship How do I Apply: Please forward your resume to Nicki Wade at ******.For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on 0401010048