Consultant / Specialist Anaesthetist
Up to $528K Package + Private Practice Potential
Tropical North Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | 1 Hour Flight to Brisbane
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a busy and well-supported regional hospital in Mackay, Queensland.
This role offers the perfect balance of high-level clinical practice, strong earning potential, and an exceptional coastal lifestyle. You’ll work within a collaborative and experienced Anaesthetic team, delivering care across a broad and rewarding case mix.
With private practice opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive leadership team, this position is ideal for specialists seeking both career progression and lifestyle.
The Location
Enjoy life in one of Queensland’s most desirable regional centres:
* Coastal city with access to the **Whitsundays** and **Great Barrier Reef**
* Just **1 hour flight to Brisbane**
* Tropical climate with year-round outdoor lifestyle
* Excellent schools, sporting facilities, and family-friendly community
* Affordable housing and short commute times
The Hospital
* Major regional referral hospital servicing a population of **180,000+**
* Modern facility with strong clinical governance and leadership
* Integrated services including:
* Emergency Medicine (24/7)
* Intensive Care Unit
* Surgery & Orthopaedics
* Obstetrics & Gynaecology
* Paediatrics & General Medicine
* Strong links with tertiary centres in **Brisbane** and **Townsville**
* Teaching hospital affiliated with **James Cook University**
The Role
You will provide high-quality specialist anaesthetic services across a diverse clinical casemix, including:
* Elective and emergency anaesthesia
* Participation in an **on-call roster**
* Teaching and supervision of junior doctors and trainees
* Involvement in **clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement**
* Opportunity to develop **subspecialty interests**
What’s on Offer
* Total remuneration up to $528,000+**
* Base salary up to ~$266K + allowances
* **12.75% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading**
* **Private practice / right of private practice**
* **Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)**
* **3.6 weeks professional development leave**
* Motor vehicle allowance + on-call and overtime payments
* Salary packaging + additional benefits
* Flexible working arrangements
Requirements
* Fellowship of the **Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)** or equivalent
* Eligible for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA**
* Strong commitment to patient-centred care, teamwork, and teaching
**International Medical Graduates encouraged to apply:**
* Substantially Comparable (ANZCA)
* UK CCT / Ireland / NZ equivalent pathways
Roles offering **$500K+ earning potential, coastal lifestyle, and genuine private practice support** are rare — particularly in well-established, high-functioning departments.
This is a standout opportunity to step into a senior role without metropolitan burnout, while enjoying one of Australia’s best lifestyle locations.
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