Consultant Intensivist

Consultant Intensivist – Remote Australia | Unique ICU Opportunity

Are you an experienced Intensive Care Specialist looking for a challenging and rewarding next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's most unique and remote ICUs, offering both professional growth and a truly adventurous lifestyle.

The Role
You will join a small, collaborative team of ICU consultants providing care to a diverse patient population. The newly redeveloped ICU admits around 650 adults and 50 paediatric patients each year, with approximately 95% of admissions being emergency cases. You will manage a wide range of complex, high-acuity cases rarely seen elsewhere in Australia.

This position offers:

• Generous remuneration package: $460,000 – $670,000+ per annum (inclusive of allowances, superannuation, salary packaging and retention payments)
• Relocation assistance and private practice allowance
• Professional development and retention allowances
• On-call and after-hours payments
• Opportunities for research, teaching, and service development

Why This Role is Different

• Serve a population with a unique demographic profile, including some of the highest rates of dialysis-dependent renal disease worldwide
• Work in an environment where your clinical decisions have a direct and meaningful impact on the community
• Participate in service development, quality improvement, and education initiatives
• Build research collaborations with leading Australian universities and institutes

Lifestyle & Location
You'll be based in an iconic and culturally rich part of Australia, surrounded by stunning desert landscapes, world-renowned walking trails, and a vibrant local community. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a lover of arts and music, or someone seeking a slower-paced, meaningful lifestyle – this location has something for everyone.

About You

• Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
• Paediatric ICU experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong interest in education, quality improvement, and service development

To apply, please submit your CV using the button below. For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to Anna at

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

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