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 **Excellent 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 * *******% 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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📌 Anaesthetist - Senior Staff Specialist Mackay. (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland