Job Description
Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist
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Up to $528K Package + Private Practice Potential
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The Opportunity
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An outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a busy and well-supported regional hospital in Mackay, Queensland.
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This role offers the perfect balance of high-level clinical practice, strong earning potential, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. You'll work within a cooperative and experienced Anaesthetic team, delivering care across a broad and rewarding case mix.
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With private practice opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive leadership team, this position is ideal for specialists seeking both career progression and lifestyle.
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The Location
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Enjoy life in one of Queensland's most desirable regional centres:
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Coastal city with access to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef
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Just 1 hour flight to Brisbane
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Tropical climate with year-round outdoor lifestyle
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Excellent schools, sporting facilities, and family-friendly community
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Affordable housing and short commute times
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The Hospital
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Major regional referral hospital servicing a population of 180,000+
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Up-to-date facility with strong clinical governance and leadership
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Integrated services including:
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Emergency Medicine (24/7)
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Intensive Care Unit
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Surgery & Orthopaedics
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Obstetrics & Gynaecology
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Paediatrics & General Medicine
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Strong links with tertiary centres in Brisbane and Townsville
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Teaching hospital affiliated with James Cook University
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The Role
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You will provide high-quality specialist anaesthetic services across a diverse clinical casemix, including:
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Elective and emergency anaesthesia
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Participation in an on-call roster
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Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees
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Involvement in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement
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Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
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What's on Offer
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Total remuneration up to $528,000+
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Base salary up to ~$266K + allowances
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*****% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading
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Private practice / right of private practice
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Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
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3.6 weeks professional development leave
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Motor vehicle allowance + on-call and overtime payments
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Salary packaging + additional benefits
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Flexible working arrangements
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Requirements
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Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent
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Eligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRA
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Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and teaching
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International Medical Graduates Encouraged To Apply
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Substantially Comparable (ANZCA)
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UK CCT / Ireland / NZ equivalent pathways
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Roles offering $500K+ earning potential, coastal lifestyle, and genuine private practice support are rare — particularly in well-established, high-functioning departments.
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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. (North Mackay)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 North Mackay