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.