Job Description
CONSULTANT ANAESTHETISTMajor Tertiary Referral Hospital | Tropical Queensland
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Package up to $546,915 per annum | FANZCA | Complex Tertiary Anaesthesia | Tropical Lifestyle
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An outstanding opportunity is available for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a major tertiary referral hospital in Tropical Queensland.
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This is an chance to build your career within a large and supportive anaesthetic department, delivering more than 16,000 procedures annually across 14 operating theatres, with exposure to an exceptional breadth of complex elective and emergency anaesthesia.
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You will join an established team where clinical excellence, teaching, professional development and service innovation are strongly supported.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
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The department provides anaesthetic services across a comprehensive range of tertiary specialties, including:
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Cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery
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Neurosurgery and neuroradiology
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Paediatric anaesthesia
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Tertiary obstetrics
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Trauma and emergency surgery
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Complex general surgery
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ENT, urology and plastic surgery
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Acute Pain Service
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Perioperative medicine
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In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to contribute to:
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Registrar supervision and training
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Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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Clinical governance and quality improvement
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Research and academic activity
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Service development
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Multidisciplinary collaboration
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The breadth of practice makes this an excellent opportunity for an Anaesthetist seeking complex tertiary exposure while working within a supportive and collegial department.
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ATTRACTIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE
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The position offers a highly competitive remuneration package, including:
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Package up to $546,915 per annum
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50% attraction and retention allowance
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5% regional attraction allowance
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Motor vehicle allowance of $21,000–$25,500
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Professional development allowance of $21,500
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3.6 weeks professional development leave
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Four to six weeks annual leave
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*****% employer superannuation
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Salary packaging benefits
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Potential relocation assistance
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WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
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This role offers the combination of major tertiary hospital practice, complex anaesthesia, professional development and an exceptional lifestyle.
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You can enjoy the clinical variety and career opportunities associated with a major referral centre without the congestion and cost pressures of a capital city.
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A well-connected domestic airport provides regular direct flights to major Australian cities, making travel home, conferences and interstate travel convenient.
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TROPICAL QUEENSLAND LIFESTYLE
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Trade the traffic and congestion of a capital city for a relaxed tropical lifestyle.
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Enjoy
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Year-round warm weather
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Beautiful beaches and tropical islands
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The Great Barrier Reef
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National parks and outdoor adventures
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A relaxed regional lifestyle
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More affordable housing
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Minimal commuting and congestion
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Excellent opportunities for an active outdoor lifestyle
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Whether you're looking for a long-term relocation or a lifestyle change, this location offers an outstanding balance between career, income and quality of life.
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ABOUT YOU To Be Considered, You Will Have
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FANZCA, or an international specialist qualification assessed as substantially comparable by ANZCA
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Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility to obtain registration
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Broad experience in complex elective and emergency anaesthesia
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A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care
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Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
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An interest in teaching, supervision and ongoing professional development
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International Medical Graduates with an appropriate specialist qualification and ANZCA/AHPRA pathway eligibility are encouraged to enquire.

📌 Consultant Anaesthetist | Tropical Queensland (North Mackay)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 North Mackay