Consultant Anaesthetist

- Broad clinical scope across anaesthesia & ICU
- Unique, family-friendly Outback lifestyle
- Regional, rural and remote financial incentives

Where you’ll be working

You will be working in the main referral hospital and the primary facility for the treatment of trauma for the North West region of Queensland. The hospital provides ambulatory, sub‑ambulatory and inpatient services. The Anaesthetics Department comprises 3 operating theatres and a 5‑bed Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit (ICU/HDU). Procedures for both adults and children are performed across a diverse range of specialties, including general surgery, acute trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and dental.

This role offers the opportunity to develop in your areas of clinical interest within anaesthesia, such as ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management, and medical education. The hospital is also an active site for training and you will also have the opportunity to teach junior medical staff, and contribute to the hospital’s efforts towards continued improvement and innovation.

Where you’ll be living

You will be living in a region known as ‘the centre of Queensland’s desert heart’. Located on the banks of the stunning Leichhardt River, between Brisbane and Townsville, this is a family friendly regional city rich with community pride and Indigenous history. Here, there is no shortage of wide open spaces, red soil desertscapes, distinctive wildlife and things to explore. You will be surrounded by incredible natural splendour, including Lake Moondarra, Adel’s Grove and Lawn Hill Gorge. You will enjoy a lower cost of living, work/life balance, and a true Australian Outback lifestyle here. You will also have access to the regional airport here, with daily flights to major cities in Australia.

Salary information

Consultant Anaesthetists can expect a total remuneration package up to $650,288 p.a.

Requirements

Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent. Anaesthetists eligible for the fast‑track registration pathway are encouraged to apply.

About us

Elective Recruitment is a person‑centred recruitment consultancy. Your career progression is just as important to us as your well‑being and work‑life balance.

We are not just another recruitment company; we do things our way and we consult. We have a very clear vision: create great careers, better lifestyles, and add value - and we won’t stop until this is achieved.

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