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 strong clinical governance and leadership
- Integrated services including:
- Emergency Medicine (24/7)
- Intensive Care Unit
- Surgery & Orthopaedics
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics & General Medicine
- Strong 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 Current 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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📌 Anaesthetist - Senior Staff Specialist Mackay.
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Mackay