At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver top-notch anaesthetic care and mentor future medical professionals.
- Company: Leading regional hospital in Central Queensland with a focus on clinical excellence.
- Benefits: Top salary, professional development, and a vibrant tropical lifestyle.
- Other info: Experience a relaxed lifestyle with access to stunning natural beauty.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a beautiful location.
- Qualifications: Must hold FANZCA or equivalent international qualifications.
- Consultant Anaesthetist – Central Queensland
- One of Australia’s Best Remuneration Packages | Major Regional Referral Hospital
- Ideal for UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists (AHPRA Expedited Pathway Eligible)
- The Position
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.
- As a Senior Member Of The Department, You Will
- Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care
- Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses
- Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department
- Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload as Central Queensland’s healthcare needs continue to grow
This is a high-impact role offering outstanding professional development, leadership opportunities and one of the strongest remuneration packages in the country.
The Location – Tropical Lifestyle in Central Queensland
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.
- Enjoy
- Year-round sunshine and outdoor living
- Proximity to the **Capricorn Coast**, **Great Keppel Island**, and reef diving/snorkelling
- National parks, hiking, camping, fishing and water sports
- A strong, diverse local economy (health, mining, agriculture, tourism)
- Excellent public and private schools plus a local university campus
- A more relaxed pace of life, lower cost of living and a friendly, community-focused environment
It’s an ideal move for families, couples, and professionals seeking space, balance and better living.
The Facility – Central Queensland’s Major Referral Hospital
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.
- Key Features
- Newly redeveloped hospital with state-of-the-art equipment
- **Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms**
- Supported by an **8-bed ICU/HDU**
- ANZCA-accredited department with strong teaching and research activity
• Broad surgical and procedural casemix including
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- General Surgery
- Urology
- ENT
- Ophthalmology
- Gastroenterology
- Dentistry
- Preadmission clinics, acute pain service, and procedural sedation services
- Comprehensive specialist services including cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine and more
This is one of Queensland’s most progressive regional hospitals—an ideal environment for a consultant seeking clinical diversity and career progression.
Requirements
Applicants must hold
- **FANZCA**, or
- **NZ FANZCA**, or
- **Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements**, or
- **SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of *Substantially Comparable***
UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists are strongly encouraged to apply, with eligibility via the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway.
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Anaesthetist - Staff Specialist employer: Sante Recruitment
Join a leading tertiary referral centre in Darwin, where you can enjoy a unique lifestyle while making a significant impact in diverse and high-acuity anaesthesia. With a supportive work culture, generous salary package, and opportunities for professional development, this role offers a perfect blend of career progression and work-life balance in one of Australia's most stunning locations. Experience the thrill of working in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters growth in both clinical and leadership skills.
