Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist

Up to $528K Package + Private Practice Potential

Tropical North Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | 1 Hour Flight to Brisbane

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a busy and well-supported regional hospital in Mackay, Queensland.

This role offers the perfect balance of high-level clinical practice, strong earning potential, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. You’ll work within a collaborative and experienced Anaesthetic team, delivering care across a broad and rewarding case mix.

With private practice opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive leadership team, this position is ideal for specialists seeking both career progression and lifestyle.

The Location

Enjoy life in one of Queensland’s most desirable regional centres:

Coastal city with access to the **Whitsundays** and **Great Barrier Reef** Just **1 hour flight to Brisbane** Tropical climate with year-round outdoor lifestyle Excellent schools, sporting facilities, and family-friendly community Affordable housing and short commute times

The Hospital

Major regional referral hospital servicing a population of **180,000+** Modern facility with solid clinical governance and leadership Integrated services including: Emergency Medicine (24/7) Intensive Care Unit Surgery & Orthopaedics Obstetrics & Gynaecology Paediatrics & General Medicine Solid links with tertiary centres in **Brisbane** and **Townsville** Teaching hospital affiliated with **James Cook University**

The Role





You will provide high-quality specialist anaesthetic services across a diverse clinical casemix, including:

Elective and emergency anaesthesia Participation in an **on-call roster** Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees Involvement in **clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement** Opportunity to develop **subspecialty interests**

What’s on Offer

Total remuneration up to $528,000+** Base salary up to ~$266K + allowances **12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading** **Private practice / right of private practice** **Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)** **3.6 weeks professional development leave** Motor vehicle allowance + on-call and overtime payments Salary packaging + additional benefits Flexible working arrangements

Requirements

Fellowship of the **Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)** or equivalent Eligible for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA** Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and teaching

International Medical Graduates Encouraged To Apply

Substantially Comparable (ANZCA) UK CCT / Ireland / NZ equivalent pathways

Roles offering **$500K+ earning potential, coastal lifestyle, and genuine private practice support** are rare — particularly in well-established, high-functioning departments.

This is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role without metropolitan burnout, while enjoying one of Australia’s best lifestyle locations.

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