Job Description
Are you an Anaesthetist looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy both your work and your lifestyle?
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We are currently partnering with a regional referral hospital in Central Queensland seeking a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia to join their highly collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an chance to step into a service where your clinical voice is valued, your development is supported, and your lifestyle outside of work is truly respected. Whether you are a newly awarded FANZCA looking to consolidate your consultant experience, or an experienced specialist seeking diversity and leadership opportunities, this role offers the right balance of challenge, support, and flexibility.
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The Opportunity
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You will be joining a 305-bed regional referral facility supported by an 9-bed ICU/HDU, delivering care across a broad and interesting case mix. The Anaesthesia department is closely integrated with surgical and medical teams and plays a key role in both service delivery and education. This hospital is a recognised teaching and training site, actively supporting trainees from the Queensland Anaesthesia Rotational Training Scheme and the College of Intensive Care Medicine, providing a dynamic and academic clinical environment.
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The Department
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- 5 operating theatres + 2 procedure rooms
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- Newly developed, state-of-the-art integrated cancer care service
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- Diverse case mix including:
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- Obstetrics
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- Orthopaedics
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- ENT
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- Dental
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- General surgical services
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Strong focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and continuity of care. Active involvement in training, supervision, and mentoring.
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The department operates as a single, cohesive service, ensuring strong internal support and excellent patient outcomes across the region.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Deliver high-quality clinical anaesthesia services across a wide range of specialties
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- Provide administrative leadership within the department
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- Supervise and mentorn n
- Anaesthetic trainees
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- Junior medical staff
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- Medical students
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Participate In
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- Acute pain service rounds
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- Pre-anaesthetic clinics
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Contribute To
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- Clinical governance
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- Risk management
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- Quality improvement initiatives
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Work collaboratively across the full patient care continuum. Participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call roster.
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About You
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- MBBS (or equivalent)
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- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
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- FANZCA (or equivalent specialist recognition)
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- Demonstrated experience delivering specialist anaesthesia services
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- Strong interest in teaching and supervision
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- Commitment to continuing professional development
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- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative approach
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What's On Offer
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Total remuneration package up to $571,000 p.a.
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- Base salary: $216,643 – $274,678 p.a.
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- 12.75% superannuation
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional Benefits
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- Relocation assistance + short-term accommodation
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- Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks
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- Professional Development Allowance: $21,500
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- Motor vehicle allowance
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- On-call & overtime allowances
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- Attraction and retention incentives
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- Ongoing education and training opportunities
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- Flexible work-life balance
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- Salary sacrificing options
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- Paid parental leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted private health insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Lifestyle
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Located in Central Queensland, this role offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find in metropolitan settings. You'll have access to:
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- The Capricorn Coast and nearby islands
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- Short commutes and minimal traffic
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- A welcoming and well-connected community
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- A strong balance between career progression and personal time
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Requirements
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- Compliance with Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements is mandatory
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This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity for an Anaesthetist looking to build a meaningful career in a supportive, well-resourced regional setting.
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For more information please reach out to Anna -
[email protected]
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📌 Anaesthetist | Regional Central QLD (Queensland)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Queensland