Job Description
Consultant Anaesthetist (FANZCA) – Regional Western Australia
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Full-time | Part time | Sessional | Fixed‐term or Permanent
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Salary: $412,161 – $523,436 p.a. (Consultant Years 1–9)
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An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Anaesthetist (FANZCA) to join a major regional health service in coastal Western Australia. This role offers the chance to practise high‐acuity anaesthesia within a well‐resourced, expanding regional hospital, while enjoying an exceptional coastal lifestyle and strong professional support.
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The Role
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As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will play a key leadership role in delivering safe, high‐quality perioperative and emergency anaesthetic care across a broad and diverse caseload.
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Your Scope Of Practice Will Include
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Pre‐operative assessment and perioperative management
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General and regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, nerve blocks)
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Complex airway management
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Acute and post‐operative pain management
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Obstetric anaesthesia, including epidurals and emergency caesarean sections
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Trauma response and hospital‐wide resuscitation
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You Will Work Within a Collaborative Blended Medical Model, Alongside Specialist Anaesthetists, Rural Generalist Anaesthetists, Registrars, RMOs And Interns, And Contribute To
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Clinical governance and quality improvement
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Teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff
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Ongoing service development within a growing regional centre
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The Health Service
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The hospital is a regional referral centre providing 24/7 emergency care to a large catchment area and supporting surrounding hospitals and nursing posts via telehealth services.
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A Major Infrastructure Redevelopment Is Currently Underway, Including
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Expansion of the Emergency Department
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A new Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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High Dependency Unit (HDU)
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Mental Health Inpatient Unit
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This redevelopment presents a unique opportunity for anaesthetists to contribute to the growth of high‐acuity regional services. Dual‐qualified
Anaesthetist/Intensivists
will have the opportunity to help shape the future of regional critical care.
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Salary & Benefits
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Total remuneration: $412,161 – $523,436 p.a. (pro rata)
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(Inclusive of base salary, 12% employer superannuation, and professional development allowance)
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Additional Benefits Include
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4 weeks annual leave
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3 weeks career development leave
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10 days sick leave
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Generous professional development support
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Active medical education and simulation training programs
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Strong organisational support for teaching and research
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(Salary and conditions are in accordance with the WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement ****.)
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About You
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You will have:
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Fellowship of ANZCA (FANZCA) or equivalent
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Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
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Substantial postgraduate experience in hospital‐based anaesthesia
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A collaborative, adaptable approach suited to regional practice
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Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) are welcome to apply. Please note that while the primary site cannot provide initial supervision, successful SIMGs must be willing to complete a supervised placement at another regional site before transitioning into this role.
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Lifestyle & Location
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This role is based in a vibrant regional coastal centre in Western Australia, offering:
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A relaxed lifestyle with stunning beaches and outdoor recreation
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Mediterranean climate and year‐round sunshine
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Affordable housing and cost of living compared to metro centres
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Quality schools, childcare, and community facilities
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A welcoming, family‐friendly regional community
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📌 Consultant Anaesthetist - Regional Western Australia (Bunbury)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Bunbury