Staff Specialist Anaesthetist (Paediatric Anaesthesia) | Tropical North Queensland
An exciting opportunity is available for a Specialist Anaesthetist with a paediatric anaesthesia subspecialty interest to join a major tertiary referral service in Tropical North Queensland.
This permanent full-time position offers the prospect to provide high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care across a diverse and complex caseload, with a strong focus on paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia, within a highly supportive and well-established specialist department.
What's on Offer
Permanent full-time Staff Specialist position
Salary package up to ~$275K p.a. + super + benefits
Dedicated paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia practice
Major tertiary referral and teaching environment
Strong focus on education, training and professional development
Access to research, leadership and academic opportunities
Structured career progression pathways
Salary packaging benefits available
employer superannuation contribution
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Excellent regional lifestyle with tropical climate and outdoor recreation
The Role
You will provide specialist anaesthetic and perioperative services within a major regional tertiary referral setting, delivering care across a broad and complex surgical caseload with a focus on paediatric and neonatal patients.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing high-quality anaesthetic care for paediatric and neonatal surgical patients
Delivering perioperative assessment,



planning and clinical management
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary surgical and critical care teams
Supporting safe anaesthetic practice across a regional referral network
Contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Participating in teaching, supervision and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
Supporting service development, innovation and workforce capability building
Providing specialist input across complex and high-acuity surgical cases
What We're Looking For
FANZCA or equivalent specialist anaesthetic qualification
Specialist registration (or eligibility) with AHPRA
Subspecialty experience or strong interest in paediatric anaesthesia
Experience in neonatal anaesthesia and perioperative care
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred clinical practice
Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Interest in teaching, mentoring and professional development
Fellowship candidates nearing completion are encouraged to apply
Current driver's licence
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to build a specialist paediatric anaesthesia career within a leading regional tertiary service.
You'll gain exposure to complex paediatric and neonatal cases, contribute to teaching and service development, and work in a highly supportive environment that values clinical excellence, education and innovation, all while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of Tropical North Queensland.

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