Job Description
Consultant Anaesthetist – Central Queensland
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One of Australia's Best Remuneration Packages | Major Regional Referral Hospital
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The Position
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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Consultant Anaesthetist to join the largest hospital in Central Queensland—a rapidly expanding service with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and workforce growth.
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As a senior member of the department, you will:
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Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care
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Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses
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Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department
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Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload as Central Queensland's healthcare needs continue to grow
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This is a high-impact role offering outstanding professional development, leadership opportunities and one of the strongest remuneration packages in the country.
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The Location – Tropical Lifestyle in Central Queensland
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Set on the Fitzroy River and close to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, this region offers a warm tropical climate, a vibrant and welcoming community, and exceptional access to natural beauty.
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Year-round sunshine and outdoor living
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Proximity to the Capricorn Coast, Great Keppel Island, and reef diving/snorkelling
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National parks, hiking, camping, fishing and water sports
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A strong, diverse local economy (health, mining, agriculture, tourism)
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Excellent public and private schools plus a local university campus
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A more relaxed pace of life, lower cost of living and a friendly, community-focused environment
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It's an ideal move for families, couples, and professionals seeking space, balance and better living.
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The Facility – Central Queensland's Major Referral Hospital
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This modern 305-bed referral hospital provides comprehensive care to a population of over 250,000, supported by 3,700+ staff and treating more than 700,000 patients annually.
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Key features:
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Newly redeveloped hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
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Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms
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Supported by an 8-bed ICU/HDU
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ANZCA-accredited department with strong teaching and research activity
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Broad surgical and procedural casemix including:n
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Orthopaedics
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General Surgery
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Urology
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ENT
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Ophthalmology
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Gastroenterology
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Dentistry
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Preadmission clinics, acute pain service, and procedural sedation services
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Comprehensive specialist services including cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine and more
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This is one of Queensland's most progressive regional hospitals—an ideal setting for a consultant seeking clinical diversity and career progression.
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Requirements
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Applicants must hold:
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FANZCA, or
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NZ FANZCA, or
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Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements, or
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SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of *Substantially Comparable*
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UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists are strongly encouraged to apply, with eligibility via the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway.
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