Specialist, Pain Medicine
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 57
Job Category - Medical - Specialist
Req Id - 9836
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Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary Pain Management Unit committed to clinical excellence and patient-centred care
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Contribute to education, research and continuous improvement while advancing specialist pain medicine across Barwon Health
- Permanent part-time opportunity (57 hours per fortnight) offering work-life balance
About the Role
Join Barwon Health’s multidisciplinary Pain Management Unit as a part-time Pain Specialist and contribute to delivering high-quality, safe and patient-centred care at Geelong Hospital. We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and team-oriented clinician who holds Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and is committed to collaborative practice across pain medicine, palliative care, rehabilitation and psychiatry. You will contribute to clinical excellence, undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, clinical audit and continuous improvement, while fostering strong professional relationships across Barwon Health and the wider medical community.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess, diagnose and manage patients within the Pain Management Unit and acute pain service, providing specialist care across the hospital and participating in the after-hours emergency roster
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Supervise and educate medical trainees and other healthcare professionals, contributing to staff training, professional development and recruitment
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Participate in departmental research, quality improvement and administrative activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care
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Maintain professional development and clinical standards, ensure accurate medical documentation, uphold Barwon Health values and comply with privacy, occupational health and safety requirement
What we’re looking for
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Basic medical degree eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthesia recognised by the National Specialist Qualifications Advisory Committee and registrable in Victoria, preferably FANZCA.
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Postgraduate qualifications in Pain Medicine recognised by the National Specialist Qualifications Advisory Committee and registrable in Victoria, preferably FFPMANZCA
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
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Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
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A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
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Extensive professional development opportunities
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Attractive salary packaging benefits
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Living expenses capped at $9,010
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Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click Here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
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Satisfactory Police Record Check
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Immunisation Status Clearance
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Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Louise Brennan
Email: louise.brennan@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 4215 1901
Application closing date: 25 November 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.