Overview
Consultant Anaesthetist – Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
HNELHD | Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Up to $20,000 Relocation + Rural Incentive Scheme | Accommodation Included
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.
Why Armidale Rural Referral Hospital?
A modern, progressive hospital
* Newly redeveloped Level 4 facility
* Four state-of-the-art operating theatres, day surgery, ED and CCU
* 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
We support your move with generous benefits, including:
* 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.
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