Consultant Anaesthetist – Central Queensland
One of Australia’s Best Remuneration Packages | Major Regional Referral Hospital
Ideal for UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists (AHPRA Expedited Pathway Eligible)
The Position
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Consultant Anaesthetist to join the largest hospital in Central Queensland—a rapidly expanding service with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, and workforce growth.
As a Senior Member Of The Department, You Will
Deliver comprehensive pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anaesthetic care Provide input into HDU management and emergency responses Supervise and mentor Registrars, Provisional Fellows, PHOs, Junior House Officers and Interns within an accredited training department Participate in an expanding and increasingly complex caseload as Central Queensland’s healthcare needs continue to grow
This is a high-impact role offering outstanding professional development, leadership opportunities and one of the strongest remuneration packages in the country.
The Location – Tropical Lifestyle in Central Queensland
Set on the Fitzroy River and close to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef, this region offers a warm tropical climate, a vibrant and welcoming community, and exceptional access to natural beauty.
Enjoy
Year-round sunshine and outdoor living Proximity to the **Capricorn Coast**, **Great Keppel Island**, and reef diving/snorkelling National parks, hiking, camping, fishing and water sports A strong, diverse local economy (health, mining, agriculture, tourism) Excellent public and private schools plus a local university campus A more relaxed pace of life, lower cost of living and a friendly, community-focused environment
It’s an ideal move for families, couples, and professionals seeking space, balance and better living.
The Facility – Central Queensland’s Major Referral Hospital
This modern **305-bed referral hospital** provides comprehensive care to a population of over **250,000**, supported by **3,700+ staff** and treating more than **700,000 patients annually**.
Key Features
Newly redeveloped hospital with state-of-the-art equipment **Four operating theatres + two procedure rooms** Supported by an **8-bed ICU/HDU** ANZCA-accredited department with strong teaching and research activity Broad surgical and procedural casemix including: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Orthopaedics General Surgery Urology ENT Ophthalmology Gastroenterology Dentistry Preadmission clinics, acute pain service, and procedural sedation services Comprehensive specialist services including cardiology, oncology, paediatrics, mental health, emergency medicine and more
This is one of Queensland’s most progressive regional hospitals—an ideal environment for a consultant seeking clinical diversity and career progression.
Requirements
Applicants must hold:
**FANZCA**, or **NZ FANZCA**, or **Equivalent international postgraduate qualifications that meet ANZCA requirements**, or **SIMGs with an ANZCA assessment outcome of *Substantially Comparable***
UK & Irish CCT Anaesthetists are strongly encouraged to apply, with eligibility via the AHPRA Expedited Specialist Pathway.