Consultant Anaesthetist
Salary:
MP Year 1 - 9 $412,161 - $523,436 p.a. pro rata (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance)
Location:
Geraldton
Unit/Division:
WACHS - Midwest > Medical Services
Work Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Sessional
Position No:
Pool Ref 00605357
Closing Date:
2026-01-09 4:00 PM
Attachments:
Consultant Anaesthetist CH605357 MP Year 1-9 September 2025 - JDF.pdf
WACHS Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy.pdf
WACHS WHS Statement of Commitment - QR code.pdf
WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join Geraldton Health Campus in the Midwest Region.
This pool aims to fill current vacancies for fixed term or permanent appointments.
Employment types: Full Time, Part Time, and Sessional, with the possibility of extension(s).
Appointments from this pool may be made until 30/12/2026.
Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum, pro rata*
The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.
About the Role and Health Campus
Be part of an exciting new chapter at Geraldton Health Campus. With a $188 million redevelopment underway, our Emergency Department is expanding alongside a brand-new ICU, High Dependency Unit, and Mental Health Inpatient Unit. We’re growing our dynamic team to provide high-acuity, 24/7 emergency care to Geraldton and surrounding Midwest communities. As the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals via our Emergency Telehealth Service.
Our blended medical model brings together Specialist Anaesthetists, Senior Medical Practitioners/Rural Generalist Anaesthetists, and Registrars, all supported by a strong culture of teaching and supervision. Inpatient units across the hospital are led by general specialists in medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, as well as obstetrics and gynaecology, working alongside trainee and service registrars, resident medical officers (RMOs), and interns.
As a specialist anaesthetist (FANZCA), you will be a key clinical leader, delivering safe, high-quality perioperative and emergency care. Your work will cover the full anaesthetic spectrum, including pre-operative assessment, general and regional anaesthesia (spinal, epidural, nerve blocks), and complex airway management. You will also play a pivotal role in:
- Supporting acute and post-operative pain management
- Providing obstetric anaesthesia, including epidurals and emergency caesarean support
- Contributing to trauma response and hospital-wide resuscitation
- Enhancing patient safety and theatre workflow across a diverse surgical caseload
You will be part of a highly skilled, collaborative perioperative team, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement, and the supervision and teaching of registrars, RMOs, and I\interns. In a regional environment, your expertise will have far-reaching impact, supporting a varied case mix, responding to high-acuity presentations, and strengthening care across the hospital and broader Midwest region.
Our campus supports an active Medical Education Unit and staff development programs, promoting immersive, multidisciplinary training with “medium fidelity” simulation. Specialty education programs include anaesthetics, emergency medicine (with active EMET programs), and broader general medical training initiatives.
The redevelopment will transform Geraldton Health Campus into a state-of-the-art facility. The commissioning of the new ICU offers a unique opportunity for dual-qualified anaesthetists and ICU specialists to shape regional critical care services.
This is your chance to make a meaningful difference every day while advancing your clinical practice in a supportive, well-resourced, and expanding service.
The Successful Candidates Will:
- Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Have fellowship of the Australasian College of Anaesthetics (ANZCA) or equivalent.
- Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in anaesthesia in a hospital setting.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise and train the next generation of Rural Generalist Anaesthetists and service registrars, as well as participating in quality improvement activities and research.
Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.
Geraldton in Midwest Region Offers:
- Relaxed Lifestyle: enjoy beautiful coastal and inland landscapes, a mediterranean climate, stunning crystal-explicit beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities – all at your own pace.
- Affordable Living: compared to larger cities, the Midwest offers a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for families and individuals looking to relocate.
- Family Friendly City: Offering quality daycare, excellent public and private schools and a wide range of community sporting groups, while institutions like the Geraldton Universities Centre, the Central Regional TAFE and the Geraldton Jobs and Skills Centre provide outstanding training and career development opportunities.
- Cultural Scene: the region boasts a rich cultural scene with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering for a wide range of interests.
Application Instructions
Applicants must have a valid email address to apply online via MedCareersWA - Reference number 493051. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact ************@health.wa.gov.au.
Applicants are required to attach:
- A statement (max 3 pages) addressing Work Related Requirements - Essential (2-8) listed in the attached job description form.
- A detailed CV summarising your qualifications, AHPRA registration (or eligibility), and relevant experience.
- Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager.
We welcome applications from Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) who are passionate about making a difference in regional anaesthetics services. While Geraldton Health Campus offers a dynamic and rewarding work workplace, it is not currently able to provide the level of supervision required during the supervision period. As such, eligible SIMGs must be open to undertaking a supervised placement at another WACHS site before relocating to Geraldton. A strong commitment to completing this supervision and transitioning to a long-term role in Geraldton is essential.
For further information related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of Medical Services, by email at ***************@health.wa.gov.au or Dr Wilfred Wong, Head of Department, on ********@health.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.