Consultant Anaesthetist – Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
HNELHD | Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Up to $20,000 Relocation + Rural Incentive Scheme | Accommodation Included
Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital?
Shape your career in a modern, fully redeveloped regional referral hospital with an exceptional lifestyle to match.
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital offers a rare blend of case diversity, strong clinical collaboration, and the freedom to enjoy the best of New England living.
Newly redeveloped Level 4 facility
Four state-of-the-art operating theatres, day surgery, emergency department and cardiac care unit
Broad elective surgical program + responsive emergency workload
Anaesthetists are central to both elective and acute services, supported by a cohesive multidisciplinary team and strong clinical leadership.
A Supportive, Collegial Department
Daily collaboration with surgeons, O&G, ED, physicians, anaesthetic nurses and recovery staff
A culture built on teamwork, continuity of care and professional respect
Well-structured lists and a balanced roster that supports both service and lifestyle
Your Clinical Scope
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide comprehensive anaesthetic services across elective, urgent and emergency cases, with perioperative clinic duties shared on rotation.
Diverse Case Mix
Orthopaedics: joint replacements, trauma, broad general orthopaedics
General Surgery: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bowel resections, hernia repairs, gastroenterology
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: epidurals, caesarean section anaesthesia
Urology: endoscopic and elective procedures
Dental Surgery
This variety supports wide-ranging professional development while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the New England community.
Relocation & Incentives
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme: up to $10,000 in year one + up to $10,000 annually thereafter (pro-rata; Staff Specialist only)
Relocation assistance: up to $20,000
Accommodation: up to 4 months provided
Personalised settlement concierge: support with housing, schools, utilities and community connections
Easy travel: Direct QantasLink flights Armidale ? Sydney for CME and family travel
Minimum 18-month commitment.
All payments pro-rata for part-time.
Eligibility via the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
Enjoy a vibrant university city with a welcoming community, cool-climate vineyards, national parks, heritage streetscapes and a relaxed, affordable lifestyle—all without sacrificing access to modern healthcare and ongoing professional development.
Expedited Specialist Pathway – International Specialists Welcome
If you're an international Specialist Anaesthetist, the Expedited Specialist Pathway offers a streamlined route to begin practising in Australia sooner.
Eligible SIMGs Can Access
Recognition of specialist qualifications listed by the Medical Board of Australia
Specialist registration upon approval
Only six months of supervised practice before full independent practice
Currently available in Anaesthesia, Psychiatry, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and General Practice, with more specialties to be added.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
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Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
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