What you'll be doing

This position is for a trainee who has at least completed their Introductory Trainee period and has completed their IAAC. The primary purpose of a Trainee in Anaesthesia at Blacktown-Mt Druitt Hospital is to provide anaesthesia services, under supervision, as part of the basic training program of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. Trainees are required to:

- Extend their clinical assessment knowledge and skills to manage patients intraoperatively and perioperatively. Provide holistic and patient‑centred care for low to high complexity patients having low to high complexity surgeries.
- Deliver anaesthesia, perioperative care and pain management services inside and outside the operating rooms at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospital and rotating hospitals.
- Perform other duties during rotations to other areas as directed.
- Participate as a multidisciplinary team member across key areas of anaesthetics, including:
- Anaesthesia and Sedation
- Regional Anaesthesia
- Airway Management
- Pain Medicine
- Perioperative Medicine
- Resuscitation
- Trauma and Crisis Management
- Obstetric Anaesthesia

Qualifications and Requirements

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Minimum of three (3)



full years of postgraduate experience and some experience in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Current registration as a trainee with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (or eligible for) and intent to obtain Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
- Demonstrated commitment to undertaking professional examinations and assessments as prescribed by ANZCA.
- Understanding of and ability to tackle challenges related to maintaining an appropriate balance between clinical work, professional development and private life.
- Possession of personal and skilled attributes necessary to effectively function as an anaesthetic trainee (and later as a consultant anaesthetist).
- Demonstrated progress in the development of technical and non‑technical skills required to fulfill the role of an anaesthetist.

Application Notes

Applications will be screened for the use of artificial intelligence. Applications demonstrating an over‑reliance on the technology will be deemed ineligible.

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

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📌 Trainee (City of Blacktown)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 City of Blacktown